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Iron plat furnace is a scheduled ancient monument located in Sussex, England. The site represents evidence of iron working activity dating to the medieval period, when the Sussex Weald was a significant centre of iron production. Iron plat furnaces were shallow, open-hearth installations used in the smelting process, and this example survives as an archaeological feature that contributes to understanding the historical development of metallurgical practices in the region during the medieval era.
Iron plat furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002221. View the official record →
Iron plat furnace is a scheduled ancient monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002221.
Iron plat furnace 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 1002221.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement site in Buxted Park (1.8 km), Little forge (2.3 km), Medieval moated site, Warren Farm, Shepherd's Hill (2.6 km).
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