Littleton gunpowder works at Powdermill Farm

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History & significance

Littleton gunpowder works at Powdermill Farm is a designated ancient monument located in Somerset, England, representing the industrial heritage of early modern explosives manufacturing. The site dates from the seventeenth century and reflects the period when gunpowder production became an increasingly important industry supporting both military and civilian needs. The works comprised purpose-built structures typical of gunpowder mills of the era, including buildings and associated infrastructure designed to facilitate the dangerous processes of powder manufacture. The monument survives as a significant example of early modern industrial archaeology, documenting a specialized craft that required particular geographical and infrastructural considerations in its location and layout.

Littleton gunpowder works at Powdermill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019452. View the official record →

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