Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGlass furnace, Bolsterstone

Glass furnace, Bolsterstone

England
List entry 1004803
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glass furnace, Bolsterstone is a scheduled ancient monument located in South Yorkshire that represents industrial activity during the post-medieval period. The site contains remains of a glass-making furnace, evidence of the specialised craft production that took place in this region during the early modern era. The furnace structure and associated archaeological deposits provide material evidence for understanding the technological processes and economic organisation of glass manufacture away from major urban centres. This monument contributes to the archaeological record of dispersed industrial production in the Pennine region during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Glass furnace, Bolsterstone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004803. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glass furnace, Bolsterstone?

Glass furnace, Bolsterstone is a scheduled ancient monument located in South Yorkshire that represents industrial activity during the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004803.

Who is responsible for protecting Glass furnace, Bolsterstone?

Glass furnace, Bolsterstone 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 1004803.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glass furnace, Bolsterstone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ewden Beck ring-cairn. (3.1 km), Ewden Beck round barrow cemetery and cross-dyke (3.3 km), The Bar Dyke linear earthwork (3.9 km).

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