Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDuke Pit fan house

Duke Pit fan house

England
List entry 1016090
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Duke Pit fan house is a nineteenth-century industrial structure located in Cumberland, England. The building served the ventilation requirements of the adjacent coal mine workings, employing fan machinery to manage air circulation within the pit. Constructed during the period of intensive coal extraction in the Cumberland coalfield, the structure represents the practical engineering solutions developed to support underground mining operations. The fan house survives as a physical record of the region's industrial heritage and the technological infrastructure that sustained pit production during this era.

Duke Pit fan house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Duke Pit fan house?

Duke Pit fan house is a nineteenth-century industrial structure located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016090.

Who is responsible for protecting Duke Pit fan house?

Duke Pit fan 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 1016090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Duke Pit fan house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whitehaven Old Fort, an 18th century coastal battery overlooking Whitehaven Harbour and an associated lime kiln, 80m west of the southern end of Old Quay (0.3 km), Old quay and old quay lighthouse (0.3 km), Haig Colliery (0.5 km).

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