Description and History of Site:-
A mill may have existed on this site as early as 1657. There is a record of the mill having been set on fire in 1747 and of it being rebuilt in 1847. Probably operated until about 1870
It is not far from the Wasset Fell group of mines. The chimney and flue have been stabilised and a section of wall remains as part of the field wall. Other footings can be seen.
Further Reading and References:-https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=2116641&resourceID=420
http://www.outofoblivion.org.uk/record.asp?id=553
Raistrick A, The Lead Industry of Wensleydale and Swaledale - Vol 2 - The Smelt Mills, Moorland,1975, p48.
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Key Words :- lead smelt mill
Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public highway or adjacent footpath
Address :- Walden Road, West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4LB
Grid Ref :- SE 01901 85409
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.264341 , Long -1.972315
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1131431,
Site Condition :- Site derelict - some buildings remaining
Site Dates :- circa 1650 - circa 1870
Record Date :- 17 March 2016
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter
Grid Ref :- SE 01901 85409
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.264341 , Long -1.972315
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1131431,
Site Condition :- Site derelict - some buildings remaining
Site Dates :- circa 1650 - circa 1870
Record Date :- 17 March 2016
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter