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Little Forge is a late medieval or early modern smithy located in Sussex, England. The structure represents a surviving example of small-scale metalworking infrastructure from the post-medieval period, reflecting the importance of local craft production in rural Sussex communities. The forge retains physical evidence of its industrial function, including features characteristic of traditional smithing operations. As a recorded monument in the National Heritage List for England, it contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Sussex's metalworking heritage across centuries.
Little forge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002224. View the official record →
Little Forge is a late medieval or early modern smithy located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002224.
Little forge 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 1002224.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron plat furnace (2.3 km), Medieval moated site with adjacent late medieval Pondbay, Walsh Manor, Crowborough (2.8 km), Medieval moated site, Warren Farm, Shepherd's Hill (3.5 km).
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