Description and History of Site:-
In ruins. A small smelt mill at the southern end of Swinner Gill. Associated with the Beldi Hill mines to the north-west. Apparently still in use at the time of publication of the 1854 OS six-inch map survey, but certainly disused by 1891. Featured a short flue and chimney to the north-west and a twenty-three foot diameter waterwheel providing the draught for three furnaces (Clough, 1962).
Further Reading and References:-Gill, M.C. 'Yorkshire Smelting Mills Part 1', British Mining No 45, NMRS, 1992. pp 111-150
Clough, R.T. 'The Lead Smelting Mills of the Yorkshire Dales', Published by the Author, 1962. p125.
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Key Words :- lead smelt mill
Viewing the Site :- Public Access Land
Address :- Muker, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LJ
Grid Ref :- NY 9090 0055
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.400334 , Long -2.141677
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Historic England List No - 1015408,
Site Condition :- Earthworks only
Site Dates :- c1770 - c1880
Record Date :- 25 November 2019
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Nick Nelson
Grid Ref :- NY 9090 0055
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.400334 , Long -2.141677
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Historic England List No - 1015408,
Site Condition :- Earthworks only
Site Dates :- c1770 - c1880
Record Date :- 25 November 2019
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Nick Nelson