Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLilleshall Beam Blowing Engines

Lilleshall Beam Blowing Engines

England
List entry 1006244
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lilleshall Beam Blowing Engines is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the substantial remains of steam-powered blowing engines that formed part of the ironworking facilities at Lilleshall in Shropshire. The engines date from the nineteenth century, representing the industrial heritage of the region's iron production. The site preserves evidence of the mechanical infrastructure essential to the operation of blast furnaces, with the massive beam engine structures demonstrating the engineering capabilities of the period. The monument reflects Lilleshall's significance as a centre of iron manufacture during the Industrial Revolution, when such powered equipment became integral to large-scale metal production.

Lilleshall Beam Blowing Engines is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006244. View the official record →

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What is Lilleshall Beam Blowing Engines?

Lilleshall Beam Blowing Engines is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the substantial remains of steam-powered blowing engines that formed part of the ironworking facilities at Lilleshall in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006244.

Who is responsible for protecting Lilleshall Beam Blowing Engines?

Lilleshall Beam Blowing Engines 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 1006244.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lilleshall Beam Blowing Engines?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blists Hill Iron Furnaces (0.1 km), Coalport Inclined Plane (0.7 km), Coalport Bridge (1.5 km).

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