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Lowwood gunpowder works is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lancashire, England, representing the industrial heritage of early modern explosives manufacture. The works dates to the seventeenth century and formed part of England's gunpowder production infrastructure during a period of significant military and naval expansion. The site preserves evidence of the distinctive layout and structures characteristic of early gunpowder mills, including water-powered machinery arrangements that were essential to the production process. As a surviving example of early industrial technology and manufacturing practice, Lowwood gunpowder works contributes to understanding the development of English military-industrial capability in the early modern period.
Lowwood gunpowder works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018134. View the official record →
Lowwood gunpowder works is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lancashire, England, representing the industrial heritage of early modern explosives manufacture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018134.
Lowwood gunpowder works 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 1018134.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Backbarrow ironworks (1.2 km), Newby Bridge (3.3 km), Frith Hall (4.1 km).
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