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Chances Glassworks is a nineteenth-century glass manufacturing facility located in Smethwick, Staffordshire. The works were established in the mid-nineteenth century and became significant as a centre of glass production during the Victorian industrial period. The site retains structures associated with glassmaking operations, including elements of its manufacturing infrastructure. The glassworks represents an important example of the industrial heritage associated with the Black Country's manufacturing economy during the nineteenth century.
Chances Glassworks, Smethwick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021387. View the official record →
Chances Glassworks is a nineteenth-century glass manufacturing facility located in Smethwick, Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021387.
Chances Glassworks, Smethwick 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 1021387.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Smeaton's Summit Bridge (1.2 km), Engine Arm Aqueduct, Warley (2.1 km), Smethwick Engine House (2.4 km).
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