Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCharlcotte furnace

Charlcotte furnace

England
List entry 1004785
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Charlcotte Furnace is a blast furnace located in Shropshire, England, dating to the eighteenth century. The furnace represents the development of iron production in the Midlands during the Industrial Revolution, a period of significant expansion in metalworking and manufacturing capacity. The structure survives as a substantial stone-built monument, characteristic of furnaces from this era in its construction method and scale. As a scheduled ancient monument, it provides evidence of the technological and economic transformation of the Shropshire iron industry during the 1700s.

Charlcotte furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004785. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Charlcotte furnace?

Charlcotte Furnace is a blast furnace located in Shropshire, England, dating to the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004785.

Who is responsible for protecting Charlcotte furnace?

Charlcotte 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 1004785.

What other scheduled monuments are near Charlcotte furnace?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Silvington Manor double moated site (6.4 km), Lower Cleeton moat, a moat and fishponds 380m south east of Cleeton Court (7.6 km), Coal mining remains and brick works on Catherton Common (8.3 km).

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