Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoke ovens, 120m north east of Summerley House

Coke ovens, 120m north east of Summerley House

England
List entry 1018379
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Coke ovens located 120 metres north east of Summerley House form part of Derbyshire's industrial heritage. These structures date from the nineteenth century and represent the technological developments in fuel production that supported the region's expanding industrial economy. The ovens are characteristic of the beehive or dome-shaped designs commonly employed during this period for the conversion of coal into coke, a process essential to iron smelting and other heavy industries. Their presence in this location reflects the intensification of mineral extraction and processing activities across the Derbyshire landscape during the Industrial Revolution.

Coke ovens, 120m north east of Summerley House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018379. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coke ovens, 120m north east of Summerley House?

The Coke ovens located 120 metres north east of Summerley House form part of Derbyshire's industrial heritage. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018379.

Who is responsible for protecting Coke ovens, 120m north east of Summerley House?

Coke ovens, 120m north east of Summerley 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 1018379.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coke ovens, 120m north east of Summerley House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross at the Church of St James, Norton (4.1 km), Holmesfield moated site and headland (4.7 km), Castle Hill motte and bailey castle (5 km).

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