Old Gang Smelt Mill Ruins

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Old Gang Smelt Mill Ruins

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Old Gang Smelt Mill Ruins

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Location: Melbecks, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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December 6, 2023

Hiking

Old Gang is an old smelting mill, dating back to the 18th or 19th century. It's one of the best preserved mills of its kind in the North and is also a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

There are many remains here. The most obvious is the mill itself, with its completely intact chimney. There is also a row of stone columns on the hillside, representing all that remains of a peat house. The area is harsh, bleak and, therefore, fantastic (a bit of an insight into the way my mind works there).

DirkWi

September 8, 2023

Hiking

Whilst the Old Gang mill was one of the largest in the area, a search of the archives has failed to reveal either when it was built or closed. Nevertheless, …

Stuart Wilcock

June 2, 2024

Hiking

The Old Gang are the ruins of a lead smelting mill, it dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries. It is one of the best preserved up in the north, and is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument. This trail runs right through it, passing by various building ruins, mine entrances, and the peat store.

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Best routes near Old Gang Smelt Mill Ruins

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Old Gang Smelting Mill and Bunton Crushing Mill loop from Surrender Bridge

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430m

Embark on a moderate hike through the Yorkshire Dales, where you'll discover the fascinating remnants of lead mining history. This 9.3-mile (15.0 km) loop from Surrender Bridge takes about 4…

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