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Basingill gunpowder works is an ancient monument situated near Force Bridge in Westmorland. The site represents industrial archaeology from the early modern period, when gunpowder manufacture was a significant enterprise in northern England. The works would have comprised the characteristic structures associated with such facilities, including buildings for mixing, incorporation, and storage of powder components, though the surviving physical remains reflect the fragmentary nature of post-industrial sites. The location in Westmorland reflects the strategic importance of munitions production in this period and the utilisation of local water power resources typical of contemporary gunpowder mills.
Basingill gunpowder works, 130m south of Force Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018824. View the official record →
Basingill gunpowder works is an ancient monument situated near Force Bridge in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018824.
Basingill gunpowder works, 130m south of Force Bridge 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 1018824.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sedgwick aqueduct (0.7 km), Levens Park, round barrows and medieval settlements, including Temple of Diana (0.7 km), Earthwork 700yds (640m) N of Levens Bridge (1.3 km).
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