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Backbarrow ironworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lancashire, comprising the remains of an iron smelting works established in the seventeenth century. The site represents an important example of early modern industrial archaeology, demonstrating the development of iron production in the Lake District region during a period of expanding metalworking activity. The surviving structures include furnace remains and associated industrial features that reflect the technological processes employed in charcoal-fuelled iron smelting. The ironworks operated as part of the broader expansion of iron manufacture in north-west England, exploiting local ore deposits and water power resources.
Backbarrow ironworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007084. View the official record →
Backbarrow ironworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lancashire, comprising the remains of an iron smelting works established in the seventeenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007084.
Backbarrow ironworks is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007084.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lowwood gunpowder works (1.2 km), Newby Bridge (2.2 km), Stott Park bobbin mill, two mill ponds and site of Stott Park smithy (3.8 km).
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