Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoal mining remains at Saltwells Wood, immediately west of Saltwells House

Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood, immediately west of Saltwells House

England
List entry 1020539
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood is an ancient monument comprising evidence of coal extraction activity located immediately west of Saltwells House in Staffordshire. The site preserves physical traces of mining operations from the medieval or early modern period, reflecting the long history of coal working in the Black Country and surrounding regions. The remains include surface features characteristic of historic shallow coal mining, such as bell pits and associated ground disturbance, which document the methods employed before the development of deep shaft mining. This designation protects an important archaeological record of the transition in fuel use and industrial practice in the English Midlands during the pre-industrial era.

Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood, immediately west of Saltwells House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020539. View the official record →

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What is Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood, immediately west of Saltwells House?

Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood is an ancient monument comprising evidence of coal extraction activity located immediately west of Saltwells House in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020539.

Who is responsible for protecting Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood, immediately west of Saltwells House?

Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood, immediately west of Saltwells House 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 1020539.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coal mining remains at Saltwells Wood, immediately west of Saltwells House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cobb's Engine House, Warley (2.6 km), Medieval settlement at Cooper's Bank Farm (3.2 km), The Redhouse, Whitehouse and Newhouse glassworks (3.7 km).

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