Healeyfield Smelting Mill, Healeyfield (Castleside)
Healeyfield lead smelt mill worked from 1805 to 1913. The mill buildings have been destroyed, but the remains of the flues can still be seen. This used to be a Scheduled Monument protected by law but was de-scheduled in 1997 by English Heritage. (2)
Site of 19th century lead smelt mill on the East side of church Street and North of the Watergate Burn. The zigzag flue system is in ruins. Depicted on 1861 OS 1st edition 6" map. (11)
D794
Georgian (1714 to 1830)
Mid 20th Century (1933 to 1966)
Mid 20th Century (1933 to 1966)
RCHME: Durham SAMs Project 1991; Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England
Land of Oak and Iron Project Historic Environment Audit 2014; North of England Civic Trust
Desk Based Assessment of the industrial archaeology of the North Pennines, 1993-1994; Newcastle City Archaeology Unit
Land of Oak and Iron Project Historic Environment Audit 2014; North of England Civic Trust
Desk Based Assessment of the industrial archaeology of the North Pennines, 1993-1994; Newcastle City Archaeology Unit
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