Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHareshaw Ironworks

Hareshaw Ironworks

England
List entry 1006424
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hareshaw Ironworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland that represents the region's industrial heritage from the eighteenth century. The site comprises the remains of an ironworking establishment that exploited local iron ore and water power to produce iron goods during the period of expanding industrial manufacture in northern England. The physical remains include evidence of furnaces, associated structures, and water management features typical of early modern iron production sites. The works exemplify the development of heavy industry in Northumberland during the Georgian period and contribute to understanding the archaeological landscape of early industrialisation in the region.

Hareshaw Ironworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006424. View the official record →

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What is Hareshaw Ironworks?

Hareshaw Ironworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland that represents the region's industrial heritage from the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006424.

Who is responsible for protecting Hareshaw Ironworks?

Hareshaw Ironworks 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 1006424.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hareshaw Ironworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle, 420m north west of High Carry House (4.7 km), Romano-British farmstead and earlier palisaded settlement, 800m SSE of Bridge House (5 km), Romano-British farmstead, 520m north east of Birtley Shields (5.3 km).

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