Grinton Smelt Mill, Lead processing mill in Yorkshire Dales National Park, England
The main mill building contains three hearths for roasting ore, with a bellows room connected to an external waterwheel that powered air into furnaces.
The original mill was built in 1727 by William Marriott, following mining rights granted to his relative in 1696, leading to legal disputes with Lord Wharton.
The mill represents the industrial heritage of Yorkshire Dales, where lead mining operations shaped local communities from the second century BC through 1900.
Visitors can explore the site through a 4-kilometer walking route, crossing Cogden Beck multiple times while navigating the surrounding mining infrastructure.
The wooden channel positioned 4.2 meters above ground once supplied water to drive a massive 6-meter diameter wheel for the smelting operations.
Location: Grinton
GPS coordinates: 54.36334,-1.92613
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:31
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Grinton Lodge
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Church of St Andrew
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Swaledale Museum
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Congregational Church
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Grinton Bridge
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Grinton, Marrick and Reeth War Memorial
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The Olde Temperance
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Peat Store of Smelting Mill
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Flue Of Grinton Smelting Mill
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The Green
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Milestone, E end of Grinton
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