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Basingill gunpowder works is an ancient monument located in Westmorland, England, comprising the remains of an industrial site engaged in the manufacture of gunpowder during the early modern period. The works are situated approximately 130 metres south of Force Bridge and represent the physical infrastructure of a significant strategic industry that supplied explosive materials for military and civilian purposes. The surviving earthworks and structural remains reflect the operational layout typical of gunpowder mills of their era, including evidence of water management systems essential to the manufacturing process. This monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, designated under NHLE list entry 1018824, and contributes to the archaeological record of English industrial heritage and the development of gunpowder production technology.
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 located in Westmorland, England, comprising the remains of an industrial site engaged in the manufacture of gunpowder during the early modern period. 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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