Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIcehouse 720m south east of Bath House Farm

Icehouse 720m south east of Bath House Farm

England
List entry 1020715
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Icehouse 720m south east of Bath House Farm is a nineteenth-century ice storage structure located in Yorkshire. The building represents a form of agricultural and domestic infrastructure that became widespread during the Georgian and Victorian periods, serving to preserve ice harvested from nearby water sources for use in food storage and cooling during the warmer months. The structure survives as a testament to pre-mechanical refrigeration practices and the technological innovations employed by rural estates to maintain perishable foodstuffs. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects the historical importance placed upon understanding domestic and agricultural engineering of the period.

Icehouse 720m south east of Bath House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020715. View the official record →

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What is Icehouse 720m south east of Bath House Farm?

Icehouse 720m south east of Bath House Farm is a nineteenth-century ice storage structure located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020715.

Who is responsible for protecting Icehouse 720m south east of Bath House Farm?

Icehouse 720m south east of Bath House Farm 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 1020715.

What other scheduled monuments are near Icehouse 720m south east of Bath House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosure and earthworks in Pot Ridings Wood (2.2 km), Conisbrough Castle (2.6 km), Castle Hills motte and bailey castle, Mexborough (2.8 km).

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