Keld Heads Smelt Mill Multi-Cache

The first location is by Keld Heads Smelt Mill where the flues from the lead ore hearths emerge.

The final location is at the other end of the flue.

This cache is a small container that should take a GeoCoin or two, or a small TB.

Certificate for FTF

Keld Heads Smelt Mill is associated with the nearby mine complex. The mine complex is to the south of the smelt mill, and comprises an engine shed that was used for winding and pumping, chimney, mine shaft etc. The smelt mill is quite a complex structure. There wasn't any recorded returns from 1730-1764, but from 1850 to 1888 it produced between 300 to 1100 tons per year of lead, and between 1875 and 1881 averaging about 500 ozs of silver per annum.

Both the mine and smelt mill are listed monuments with English Heritage. Rather than describing these sites here, I recommend that you read this document.

When logging your visit please do not reveal the nature of this cache to those that follow. Thanks.

It is highly recommended that you also look at cache GC1NRKY 'Dug's Dip' whilst you are in the locality.

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