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 comprising the remains of an iron smelting and forging complex. The site dates from the eighteenth century and represents an important phase of industrial development in the North East, when local iron ore deposits and water power from the Hareshaw Burn were exploited for metalworking production. The surviving remains include features associated with the ironworking process, reflecting the technological and operational character of early industrial metalworking in the region. The site contributes to understanding the transition from small-scale forge production to larger-scale iron manufacture during the Georgian period.

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

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Questions & answers

What is Hareshaw Ironworks?

Hareshaw Ironworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland comprising the remains of an iron smelting and forging complex. 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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