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Brownsey Moor

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Richmondshire

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Brownsey Moor

Old Gang Smelting Mill (1) Ruins of a once thriving lead smelting operation, which brought much prosperity to the area in the 19th Century. Grade II Listed building, thus hoping this will ensure no more deterioration will take place. Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk passes by.
Old Gang Smelting Mill (1) Credit: Chris Heaton

Brownsey Moor is a picturesque hill located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles southeast of the market town of Hawes, it is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Standing at an elevation of 1,845 feet, Brownsey Moor offers breathtaking vistas of the Yorkshire Dales, with its rolling green hills, scattered limestone outcrops, and meandering rivers. The hill itself is characterized by its gentle slopes and heather-covered moorland, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

The area is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna, with species such as curlews, lapwings, and skylarks frequently spotted. Additionally, the moorland is adorned with colorful wildflowers during the summer months, providing a vibrant display of nature's beauty.

Visitors to Brownsey Moor can explore the various footpaths and trails that crisscross the area, offering opportunities for both leisurely walks and more challenging hikes. The nearby Pennine Way, a long-distance footpath, passes close by, attracting avid walkers from far and wide.

In addition to its natural beauty, Brownsey Moor also holds historical significance. The hill is home to several ancient archaeological sites, including burial mounds and stone circles, providing glimpses into the region's past.

Overall, Brownsey Moor is a captivating destination that combines stunning natural landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a touch of history. Whether seeking tranquility, outdoor adventure, or simply a place to connect with nature, this Yorkshire gem offers something for everyone.

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Old Gang Smelting Mill (1) Ruins of a once thriving lead smelting operation, which brought much prosperity to the area in the 19th Century. Grade II Listed building, thus hoping this will ensure no more deterioration will take place. Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk passes by.
Old Gang Smelting Mill (1)
Ruins of a once thriving lead smelting operation, which brought much prosperity to the area in the 19th Century. Grade II Listed building, thus hoping this will ensure no more deterioration will take place. Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk passes by.
Old Gang Smelting Mill (2) Ruins of a once thriving lead smelting operation, which brought much prosperity to the area in the 19th Century. Grade II Listed building, thus hoping this will ensure no more deterioration will take place. Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk passes by.
Old Gang Smelting Mill (2)
Ruins of a once thriving lead smelting operation, which brought much prosperity to the area in the 19th Century. Grade II Listed building, thus hoping this will ensure no more deterioration will take place. Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk passes by.
Old Gang Smelting Mill (3) Ruins of a once thriving lead smelting operation, which brought much prosperity to the area in the 19th Century. Grade II Listed building, thus hoping this will ensure no more deterioration will take place. Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk passes by.
Old Gang Smelting Mill (3)
Ruins of a once thriving lead smelting operation, which brought much prosperity to the area in the 19th Century. Grade II Listed building, thus hoping this will ensure no more deterioration will take place. Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk passes by.
Shooting Hut beside Old Gang Beck Amidst the ruins of the Old Gang Smelting Mill complex, there appears to be one structure in one piece - a luncheon hut for the shooting fraternity, which is of very much more recent construction
Shooting Hut beside Old Gang Beck
Amidst the ruins of the Old Gang Smelting Mill complex, there appears to be one structure in one piece - a luncheon hut for the shooting fraternity, which is of very much more recent construction
Bridge across Old Gang Beck Stone bridge spanning Old Gang Beck or Mill Gill - the map gives the watercourse a choice of names. As seen from the Coast to Coast Walk long distance footpath.
Bridge across Old Gang Beck
Stone bridge spanning Old Gang Beck or Mill Gill - the map gives the watercourse a choice of names. As seen from the Coast to Coast Walk long distance footpath.
Victoria Bridge Substantial well constructed stone bridge spanning Hard Level Gill. Originally used for transportation of lead ore to the Old Gang Smelting Mill. Now used for shooters, walkers and farmers access to high moorland.
Victoria Bridge
Substantial well constructed stone bridge spanning Hard Level Gill. Originally used for transportation of lead ore to the Old Gang Smelting Mill. Now used for shooters, walkers and farmers access to high moorland.
Track crossing Hard Level Gill As seen from the Coast to Coast long distance footpath
Track crossing Hard Level Gill
As seen from the Coast to Coast long distance footpath
Level House Bridge Substantial stone bridge spanning Hard Level Gill, originally constructed to give access to the Old Gang Lead Mines. Now used for access by walkers, shooters and farmers - and for hikers involved in traversing the Coast to Coast Walk.
Level House Bridge
Substantial stone bridge spanning Hard Level Gill, originally constructed to give access to the Old Gang Lead Mines. Now used for access by walkers, shooters and farmers - and for hikers involved in traversing the Coast to Coast Walk.
Hard Level Gill Runs parallel with the Coast to Coast Walk long distance footpath below Level House Bridge
Hard Level Gill
Runs parallel with the Coast to Coast Walk long distance footpath below Level House Bridge
Bouseteams set into mine spoil The ore storage bays are embedded into the mine spoil from the Victoria Level on the slope of the south side of the valley of Hard Level Gill. Reeth High Moor is on the far side of the valley.
Bouseteams set into mine spoil
The ore storage bays are embedded into the mine spoil from the Victoria Level on the slope of the south side of the valley of Hard Level Gill. Reeth High Moor is on the far side of the valley.
Hard Level Gill to Victoria Bridge The trickling cascade in the foreground is part of Hard Level Force, which on this occasion after a period of dry weather is certainly no 'force'. The bridge carries a footpath and shooters track, but once carried a tramway associated with the nearby mines and smelt mill.
Hard Level Gill to Victoria Bridge
The trickling cascade in the foreground is part of Hard Level Force, which on this occasion after a period of dry weather is certainly no 'force'. The bridge carries a footpath and shooters track, but once carried a tramway associated with the nearby mines and smelt mill.
Level House Bridge On this occasion during a September heatwave, the bridge was spanning nothing other than a rocky stream bed. There must be plenty of water in certain conditions as the left bank here has seen much strengthening work in recent years. the bridge sees plenty of pedestrian traffic as it is on the Coast to Coast path.
Level House Bridge
On this occasion during a September heatwave, the bridge was spanning nothing other than a rocky stream bed. There must be plenty of water in certain conditions as the left bank here has seen much strengthening work in recent years. the bridge sees plenty of pedestrian traffic as it is on the Coast to Coast path.
Old Gang Smelting Mill
Old Gang Smelting Mill
Hard Level Force Hard Level Gill appears to disappear as it enters the confines of the Force.
Hard Level Force
Hard Level Gill appears to disappear as it enters the confines of the Force.
Level House Bridge
Level House Bridge
Ashpots Level Not marked on any map, this is a reasonably large spoil heap for a former lead mine. It is unknown whether it proved to be anything other than a trial, as there is no evidence on the heap other than limestone and a few bits of calcite.
Ashpots Level
Not marked on any map, this is a reasonably large spoil heap for a former lead mine. It is unknown whether it proved to be anything other than a trial, as there is no evidence on the heap other than limestone and a few bits of calcite.
Victoria Level One of just a handful of levels driven into the westside of Mill Gill by the Old Gang Company. It was by far the most successful, cutting Watersikes Vein and the Sun Vein in the 1860's, less than 5 years after the mine was begun. The end came, due to the fall in lead prices, in around 1887. This level was tried again in the late 1890's before closing in 1906, and it was cleaned out and repaired in 1924-26 by two men, but was found to contain no lead ore.
Victoria Level
One of just a handful of levels driven into the westside of Mill Gill by the Old Gang Company. It was by far the most successful, cutting Watersikes Vein and the Sun Vein in the 1860's, less than 5 years after the mine was begun. The end came, due to the fall in lead prices, in around 1887. This level was tried again in the late 1890's before closing in 1906, and it was cleaned out and repaired in 1924-26 by two men, but was found to contain no lead ore.
A row of Bouse Teams at Victoria Level Bouse: is the name for lead ore. It would have been brought out of the mine and tipped from a tub into one of these four Teams (a storage bay) before it was then taken by another tramway to the crushing floors and then on to the smelting mill. Rock & minerals that were of no value would have been run to the end of the spoil heap and tipped over.
A row of Bouse Teams at Victoria Level
Bouse: is the name for lead ore. It would have been brought out of the mine and tipped from a tub into one of these four Teams (a storage bay) before it was then taken by another tramway to the crushing floors and then on to the smelting mill. Rock & minerals that were of no value would have been run to the end of the spoil heap and tipped over.
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Brownsey Moor is located at Grid Ref: SD9699 (Lat: 54.3908, Lng: -2.0496614)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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