Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLow Mill furnace

Low Mill furnace

England
List entry 1004793
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Low Mill furnace is a blast furnace located in Yorkshire that dates from the 18th century industrial period. The structure represents the development of iron production technology during the early phases of Britain's industrial revolution, when furnaces of this type became increasingly common across Yorkshire's expanding ironworking districts. The furnace survives as a physical remnant of the region's significant contribution to metal manufacture and demonstrates the technical infrastructure that supported local iron production during this formative industrial era.

Low Mill furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004793. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Low Mill furnace?

Low Mill furnace is a blast furnace located in Yorkshire that dates from the 18th century industrial period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004793.

Who is responsible for protecting Low Mill furnace?

Low Mill 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 1004793.

What other scheduled monuments are near Low Mill furnace?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Silkstone 17th century glassworks and 18th century pottery, 180m east of All Saints Church (1 km), Anglo-Saxon period cross in churchyard of All Saints (1.6 km), Rockley engine house (6.2 km).

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