Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHendall Furnace, 390m north-west of Hendall Manor Farmhouse

Hendall Furnace, 390m north-west of Hendall Manor Farmhouse

England
List entry 1002238
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hendall Furnace is a blast furnace site of medieval or early post-medieval date located in Sussex. The furnace represents part of the iron-working industries that developed in the Weald during the medieval period, when local iron ore deposits and abundant woodland made the region a centre of metal production. The site is situated approximately 390 metres north-west of Hendall Manor Farmhouse and survives as an archaeological monument, preserving evidence of Sussex's former industrial heritage.

Hendall Furnace, 390m north-west of Hendall Manor Farmhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002238. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hendall Furnace, 390m north-west of Hendall Manor Farmhouse?

Hendall Furnace is a blast furnace site of medieval or early post-medieval date located in Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002238.

Who is responsible for protecting Hendall Furnace, 390m north-west of Hendall Manor Farmhouse?

Hendall Furnace, 390m north-west of Hendall Manor Farmhouse 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 1002238.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hendall Furnace, 390m north-west of Hendall Manor Farmhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oldlands furnace (1.3 km), Medieval settlement site in Buxted Park (3.1 km), Iron plat furnace (3.2 km).

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