Rookhope Arch
This magnificent arch is all that remains of a former smelt mill.

📜 The lone arch at Rookhope is the only remaining feature of the buildings that were once Rookhope (or Lintzgarth) Smelt Mill. Built in 1737 by the Blackett family, it served to smelt lead ore from local mines.
🔍 This magnificent arch was once part of a mile-and-a-half long lead flue.

Why Go

✨ Explore the magnificent historical arch and industrial ruins of an 18th-century lead smelt mill.
🚶 Discover the remains of a unique mile-and-a-half-long chimney flue system.
🏞️ Enjoy scenic views in the Rookhope Valley.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Steep scramble required to reach chimney flue remains.
☠️ Site of historically dangerous lead scraping work.

🅿️ Parking Small off-road car park available

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