Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval or Early Post-medieval Tannery, Scotchman's Copse

Medieval or Early Post-medieval Tannery, Scotchman's Copse

England
List entry 1013014
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Tannery, Scotchman's Copse is a post-medieval tannery site located in Surrey, England. The site represents evidence of leather-working activity from the early post-medieval period, reflecting the importance of tanning as a domestic and regional craft industry. The monument survives as archaeological earthworks and deposits indicative of the tanning process, including features associated with the preparation and treatment of hides. Such rural tannery sites provide valuable archaeological evidence of medieval and post-medieval manufacturing practices and the organisation of craft production away from major urban centres.

Medieval or Early Post-medieval Tannery, Scotchman's Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013014. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval or Early Post-medieval Tannery, Scotchman's Copse?

Tannery, Scotchman's Copse is a post-medieval tannery site located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013014.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval or Early Post-medieval Tannery, Scotchman's Copse?

Medieval or Early Post-medieval Tannery, Scotchman's Copse 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 1013014.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval or Early Post-medieval Tannery, Scotchman's Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thunderfield Castle medieval moated site (2 km), Medieval moated site with adjoining paddock boundaries, Lodge Farm, South Park (4.8 km), Medieval settlement remains 100m south east and 150m south west of Oldlands Farm, Tinsley Green (5 km).

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