Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBrass works at Warmley

Brass works at Warmley

England
List entry 1015556
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brass works at Warmley is a post-medieval industrial site in Gloucestershire dating from the eighteenth century. The works were established to exploit local resources and represent an important phase in the development of non-ferrous metal production in the English Midlands and West Country during the Georgian period. The site preserves physical evidence of brass manufacturing processes characteristic of the era, reflecting the technological and commercial expansion of metalworking industries in Britain before the Industrial Revolution reached its full intensity. The surviving structures and features document the infrastructure required for smelting, casting, and finishing brass and related copper alloys during this significant period of industrial experimentation and growth.

Brass works at Warmley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015556. View the official record →

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What is Brass works at Warmley?

Brass works at Warmley is a post-medieval industrial site in Gloucestershire dating from the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015556.

Who is responsible for protecting Brass works at Warmley?

Brass works at Warmley 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 1015556.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brass works at Warmley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saltford Brass Battery Mill (6.1 km), Chewton Keynsham Bridge, 200m south-east of Chewton Farmhouse (6.6 km), Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 375m south east of Knowle Farm (8.3 km).

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