Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFormer soda ash and calcium nitrate works

Former soda ash and calcium nitrate works

England
List entry 1450800
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The former soda ash and calcium nitrate works is a late nineteenth and early twentieth-century industrial site located in Cheshire, England. The works represents the chemical manufacturing industries that became significant to the region during the Victorian era, when alkali production and nitrogen-based fertiliser manufacture were crucial to both domestic and agricultural markets. The site retains structural and physical evidence of its industrial operations, including remains of processing facilities typical of this period of heavy chemical production. This monument is designated as part of the nation's industrial heritage, documenting an important phase in Cheshire's development as a centre of chemical innovation and manufacture.

Former soda ash and calcium nitrate works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1450800. View the official record →

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What is Former soda ash and calcium nitrate works?

The former soda ash and calcium nitrate works is a late nineteenth and early twentieth-century industrial site located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1450800.

Who is responsible for protecting Former soda ash and calcium nitrate works?

Former soda ash and calcium nitrate works 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 1450800.

What other scheduled monuments are near Former soda ash and calcium nitrate works?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holford Hall moated site (0.4 km), Tabley Old Hall moated site and gatehouse. (2.6 km), Hulme Hall moated site (3.2 km).

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