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Coal mining remains 350m north west and 520m north of New Works village is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the physical traces of coal extraction activities in Shropshire. The site dates to the early modern and industrial periods, reflecting the exploitation of the region's coal resources during the expansion of mining in the Midlands. The remains are archaeologically significant as evidence of the evolution from small-scale or bell-pit mining operations towards more substantial extraction methods characteristic of the early coal industry. These features contribute to the understanding of industrial development and land use change in this part of Shropshire during the transition towards the modern mining era.
Coal mining remains 350m north west and 520m north of New Works village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018461. View the official record →
Coal mining remains 350m north west and 520m north of New Works village is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the physical traces of coal extraction activities in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018461.
Coal mining remains 350m north west and 520m north of New Works village 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 1018461.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bedlam Furnaces (5.7 km), Lilleshall Beam Blowing Engines (6.4 km), Blists Hill Iron Furnaces (6.4 km).
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