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Cotchford Forge is a historic ironworking site located near Ryecroft Farm in Sussex. The forge represents evidence of iron production activity in the Weald, a region historically significant for its iron-working industry from the medieval period onwards. The site's physical remains and archaeological deposits reflect the industrial processes associated with metal working characteristic of rural Sussex. The monument is recorded as an ancient monument within the national heritage designation system, preserving an important record of the region's industrial heritage.
Cotchford Forge, 160m SSE of Ryecroft Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002226. View the official record →
Cotchford Forge is a historic ironworking site located near Ryecroft Farm in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002226.
Cotchford Forge, 160m SSE of Ryecroft Farm 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 1002226.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement site 1/2 mile (800m) NNW of King's Standing (2.5 km), Bowl barrow 300m east of Tile Lodge (2.7 km), Pippingford furnace and ironworks, 885m south-west of New Lodge Farm (3 km).
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