© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Elfhow potash pit is a scheduled ancient monument located in Westmorland, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. The site represents evidence of potash production, an important chemical industry that developed in England during the early modern period. Potash, derived from wood ash, was a valuable commodity used in glass-making, soap production, and textile processing. The physical remains at Elfhow preserve traces of the industrial processes and infrastructure associated with this extractive and manufacturing activity in the Westmorland landscape.
Elfhow potash pit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007073. View the official record →
Elfhow potash pit is a scheduled ancient monument located in Westmorland, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007073.
Elfhow potash pit 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 1007073.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower of ruined chapel of St Margaret (1.9 km), Romano-British settlement, 450m east of High Borrans (3.6 km), Burneside Hall, pele tower and gatehouse (5.6 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around Elfhow potash pit