Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron minepits in Tugmore Shaw

Iron minepits in Tugmore Shaw

England
List entry 1002230
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Iron minepits in Tugmore Shaw is an ancient monument consisting of a series of shallow excavations and surface workings associated with iron ore extraction. Located in Sussex, the site represents evidence of iron mining activity, likely dating to the prehistoric or Romano-British period when iron working was an established economic activity in southern England. The physical remains comprise depressions and disturbed ground resulting from the extraction of iron-rich ore deposits from the shallow subsurface. Such minepits are characteristic of early iron extraction methods that exploited accessible ore sources before the development of deeper shaft mining techniques.

Iron minepits in Tugmore Shaw is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002230. View the official record →

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What is Iron minepits in Tugmore Shaw?

Iron minepits in Tugmore Shaw is an ancient monument consisting of a series of shallow excavations and surface workings associated with iron ore extraction. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002230.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron minepits in Tugmore Shaw?

Iron minepits in Tugmore Shaw 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 1002230.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron minepits in Tugmore Shaw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newbridge blast furnace (4.8 km), Hillfort, Roman villa and iron works on Garden Hill (5.4 km), Pillow mound and earthwork in Northbank Wood (5.5 km).

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