Prosperous lead mines and smelt mill

No. 1274 of 5,435 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 646 for history. History, 11.9 km from Grassington, just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The remains of the Prosperous lead mines and their smelt mill, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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Food and drink nearby

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The Bridge Inn15 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs
How Stean Gorge13 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Toft Gate Barn Cafe13 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Stump Cross Caverns Cafe8.7 km from GrassingtonFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Stump Cross Caverns8.7 km from GrassingtonRainy day
Nidderdale Pool & Leisure Centre15 km from Grassington, just outside the parkRainy day

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