Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFurnace site in Frith Wood

Furnace site in Frith Wood

England
List entry 1005825
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Furnace site in Frith Wood is a post-medieval iron-working site located in Sussex, England. The site represents evidence of iron smelting or refining activity typical of the Weald's extensive iron-working industry, which flourished particularly during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The physical remains consist of archaeological features associated with furnace construction and operation, including waste products characteristic of iron production. This monument contributes to our understanding of Sussex's important role in English iron manufacture during the early modern period.

Furnace site in Frith Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005825. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Furnace site in Frith Wood?

Furnace site in Frith Wood is a post-medieval iron-working site located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005825.

Who is responsible for protecting Furnace site in Frith Wood?

Furnace site in Frith Wood 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 1005825.

What other scheduled monuments are near Furnace site in Frith Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brick and tile works on Ebernoe Common, 592m SSW of Mill House (4.2 km), Chiddingfold Roman villa (5.7 km), Medieval moated site, South Park Farm (6.1 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

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 Furnace site in Frith Wood