Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAlloa Glass Works,glass cone
Glass cone

Alloa Glass Works,glass cone

Scotland
HES SM3746
Site type
Glass cone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Alloa Glass Works glass cone is a surviving industrial structure dating from the eighteenth century, located in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The cone represents the distinctive architectural form developed for glassmaking furnaces during the Georgian period, when Alloa emerged as a significant centre of glass production. Such conical structures served a functional purpose in concentrating heat and facilitating the glassmaking process, whilst their substantial masonry construction made them landmarks within the industrial landscape. The survival of this cone testifies to the importance of glass manufacturing to the economic development of the region during the era of Scottish industrial expansion.

Alloa Glass Works,glass cone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3746. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Alloa Glass Works,glass cone?

Alloa Glass Works glass cone is a surviving industrial structure dating from the eighteenth century, located in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3746.

Who is responsible for protecting Alloa Glass Works,glass cone?

Alloa Glass Works,glass cone is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3746.

What other scheduled monuments are near Alloa Glass Works,glass cone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castleton,cup & ring marked rocks NW of (4.9 km), Bruce's Castle (5.1 km), Gallamuir,enclosure 300m SE of (5.8 km).

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