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Mayfield iron furnace is a blast furnace located in East Sussex that dates to the sixteenth century, representing an important phase in the development of iron production in the Wealden iron industry. The furnace is constructed from sandstone and retains much of its structural integrity, including the characteristic tall shaft typical of early modern blast furnaces of this period. It stands as evidence of the significant iron-working activity that flourished in the Weald during the Tudor and Stuart periods, when the region became one of England's principal centres of iron manufacture. The monument reflects both the technological advances in metallurgical practice and the exploitation of local iron ore deposits and woodland resources that sustained this economically vital industry.
Mayfield iron furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002229. View the official record →
Mayfield iron furnace is a blast furnace located in East Sussex that dates to the sixteenth century, representing an important phase in the development of iron production in the Wealden iron industry. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002229.
Mayfield iron 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 1002229.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Woolbridge furnace (2.7 km), Hillfort and 19th century folly on Saxonbury Hill (5 km), Riverhall blast furnace (5.5 km).
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