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Gunns Mills furnace is a blast furnace located in Gloucestershire that dates to the eighteenth century and represents an important phase in the development of iron production in the Forest of Dean region. The structure survives as substantial stone remains which preserve evidence of the furnace stack and associated infrastructure characteristic of early industrial metalworking. The site demonstrates the exploitation of local iron ore and water power resources that made the Forest of Dean a significant centre for iron smelting during this period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it retains archaeological importance for understanding the transition from medieval to industrial-scale iron production in England.
Gunns Mills furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002080. View the official record →
Gunns Mills furnace is a blast furnace located in Gloucestershire that dates to the eighteenth century and represents an important phase in the development of iron production in the Forest of Dean region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002080.
Gunns Mills furnace 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 1002080.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Welshbury hillfort and associated earthworks (0.6 km), Little Dean camp (2.5 km), Cross in All Saints' churchyard (3.9 km).
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