Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place

Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place

England
List entry 1019899
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Chandos Glass Cone is a Grade I listed industrial monument dating from the eighteenth century, located at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place in Nailsea, Somerset. The structure is a conical kiln of brick construction, characteristic of glassmaking operations of the period, and represents the technological infrastructure of the local glass manufacturing industry that developed in this area during the 1700s. The cone functioned as a furnace for glass production, with its distinctive tapering form designed to contain intense heat and direct smoke and gases upward through a central flue. The survival of this structure provides important material evidence of Somerset's industrial heritage and the significance of glassmaking to the region's economic development in the Georgian era.

Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019899. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place?

Chandos Glass Cone is a Grade I listed industrial monument dating from the eighteenth century, located at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place in Nailsea, Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019899.

Who is responsible for protecting Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place?

Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place 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 1019899.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Telescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett, 270m south east of Bridgwater Dock lock (0.2 km), Brick and tile kiln west of East Quay, 200m east of Bridgwater Dock lock (0.3 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard (4.4 km).

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