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Bishop's Wood glass furnace is a scheduled ancient monument located in Staffordshire that represents the industrial heritage of early modern glassmaking in England. The furnace dates to the seventeenth century, a period when glass production was expanding beyond the traditional centres of the Weald and other established regions. The site preserves evidence of glassmaking practices and technology from this era, contributing to understanding of England's diversifying glass industry during the early modern period. The monument's survival provides archaeological evidence of the spatial organization and technical requirements of glass furnace sites away from major urban centres.
Bishop's Wood glass furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006087. View the official record →
Bishop's Wood glass furnace is a scheduled ancient monument located in Staffordshire that represents the industrial heritage of early modern glassmaking in England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006087.
Bishop's Wood glass furnace 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 1006087.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Reynold's Orchard (2.3 km), Moated site and pond at Charnes Old Hall (3.8 km), Cheswardine Castle and an associated linear bank (4.2 km).
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