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Furnace End Bridge is a scheduled monument located in Warwickshire, England, at grid reference SP 24778 91240. The bridge stands upon bedrock of the Warwickshire Group, a geological formation of Early Permian age comprising siltstone and sandstone with subordinate mudstone layers. This solid foundation has supported the structure across its operational lifetime. The monument occupies a scheduled area of 0.02 hectares and is protected by Historic England under reference number 1005767, reflecting its significance to the local heritage.
The bridge takes its name from its proximity to industrial activity associated with furnaces, indicating its location within or near an area of historical metalworking or manufacturing. Such industrial sites were characteristic of Warwickshire's economic development, particularly during the early modern and industrial periods when the county became a centre for metal trades and forge work.
The scheduling of Furnace End Bridge acknowledges the structure's importance as evidence of both local engineering traditions and the relationship between built heritage and industrial heritage in Warwickshire. The bridge represents the practical infrastructure required to support access and transport across the landscape in connection with industrial activity, making it a key record of the county's working past.
Furnace End Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005767. View the official record →
Furnace End Bridge is a scheduled monument located in Warwickshire, England, at grid reference SP 24778 91240.
Furnace End Bridge 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 1005767.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard (0.5 km), Maxstoke Castle (3.2 km), Churchyard cross, St Michael's churchyard (4.5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Furnace End Bridge's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Furnace End Bridge stands on Warwickshire Group, bedrock that formed in the Early Permian. The rock here is siltstone and sandstone with subordinate mudstone.