Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBurrow Farm iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 350m north east of Burrow Farm

Burrow Farm iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 350m north east of Burrow Farm

England
List entry 1021353
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Burrow Farm iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 350 metres north-east of Burrow Farm in Somerset. The site comprises evidence of iron ore extraction and associated railway infrastructure, representing the industrial heritage of the region's mining activity. The mineral railway trackbed reflects the transport systems developed to convey extracted ore from the mine, demonstrating the integration of mining operations with broader industrial networks during the period of exploitation. The site is designated for its archaeological significance in illustrating the methods and infrastructure of historic iron mining in Somerset.

Burrow Farm iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 350m north east of Burrow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021353. View the official record →

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What is Burrow Farm iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 350m north east of Burrow Farm?

Burrow Farm iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 350 metres north-east of Burrow Farm in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021353.

Who is responsible for protecting Burrow Farm iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 350m north east of Burrow Farm?

Burrow Farm iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 350m north east of Burrow Farm 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 1021353.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burrow Farm iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 350m north east of Burrow Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 470m north of Brendon Hill Farm (0.6 km), Carnarvon New Pit iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 300m south west of Heather House (1.1 km), Raleigh's Cross iron mine, 310m south east of Heather House (1.6 km).

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