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Coal mining remains and brick works on Catherton Common is a designated ancient monument comprising the industrial archaeological evidence of coal extraction and brick manufacture on Catherton Common near Wolverhampton in Shropshire. The site dates from the post-medieval period, reflecting the industrial development of the Black Country and surrounding areas during the expansion of coal mining and associated manufacturing industries. The remains include surface features and structures related to both mining operations and brick production, which were often undertaken as complementary extractive industries in this region. The monument represents an important record of the industrial heritage that characterised the economic activity of the area during the early modern and industrial periods.
Coal mining remains and brick works on Catherton Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014869. View the official record →
Coal mining remains and brick works on Catherton Common is a designated ancient monument comprising the industrial archaeological evidence of coal extraction and brick manufacture on Catherton Common near Wolverhampton in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014869.
Coal mining remains and brick works on Catherton Common 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 1014869.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Woodhouse moated friary of Hopton Wafers (2.3 km), Coal mining remains at Cornbrook on Clee Hill (2.4 km), Ring cairn and two round cairns on Hoare Edge, 550m south east of Nine Springs Farm (3 km).
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