Explore the rugged legacy of the North Pennines with this dramatic high-resolution aerial photograph of the Sikehead Smelt Mill Chimney, one of the most striking remnants of the region’s lead mining heritage. Located near Rookhope in County Durham, this 19th-century chimney once served the nearby smelt mill, where lead ore was processed in the heart of the moorlands.
This evocative image captures the solitary chimney standing proudly against a sweeping backdrop of heather-clad fells, with the ruins of another lead mine chimney visible in the distance. It’s a powerful visual testament to the industrial history of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – a perfect choice for admirers of industrial archaeology, heritage landscapes, or the wild and windswept character of the Durham Dales.
📸 Format: JPEG (High Resolution, Print-Ready)
📐 Dimensions: Suitable for prints up to A1 size
🏞️ Location: Sikehead, near Rookhope, County Durham, England
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