Nenthead Village Walk

The ‘modern’ era of lead mining here began with the arrival of the London Lead Company in the early 1700s. This paternalistic company built a planned village for its workers 200 years ago in 1825. By the time the lead ran out zinc was a viable commodity; in 1896 the Vieille Montagne Zinc Company of Belgium moved in and employed a multinational workforce in this remote place in the hills.

Meet in Nenthead Mines car park (opposite the playground).

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:

2pm

Location & directions

Mines Car Park, Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3NR

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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