Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoal mining remains 350m north west and 520m north of New Works village

Coal mining remains 350m north west and 520m north of New Works village

England
List entry 1018461
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Coal mining remains 350m north west and 520m north of New Works village is a scheduled ancient monument documenting the industrial extraction of coal in Shropshire during the early modern period. The site comprises surface features and subsurface workings associated with coal extraction activities in this region. These remains represent an important phase in the development of coal mining in the English Midlands, reflecting the expansion of mineral extraction during the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. The monument is significant for understanding the archaeology of early coal exploitation and the industrial heritage of Shropshire.

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 →

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What is Coal mining remains 350m north west and 520m north of New Works village?

Coal mining remains 350m north west and 520m north of New Works village is a scheduled ancient monument documenting the industrial extraction of coal in Shropshire during the early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018461.

Who is responsible for protecting Coal mining remains 350m north west and 520m north of New Works village?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coal mining remains 350m north west and 520m north of New Works village?

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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