Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMill gas plant, Shaw Lodge Mills

Mill gas plant, Shaw Lodge Mills

England
List entry 1005783
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mill gas plant, Shaw Lodge Mills is a Victorian industrial structure located in Yorkshire, England. The gas plant dates from the nineteenth century and represents the infrastructure developed to support the mechanised textile mills that characterised industrial Yorkshire during this period. The installation served to provide gas lighting and power for the mill complex, reflecting the technological innovations that factories adopted during the latter stages of the Industrial Revolution. As a designated ancient monument, the structure preserves evidence of the engineering practices and industrial processes that sustained Yorkshire's textile manufacturing economy.

Mill gas plant, Shaw Lodge Mills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005783. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mill gas plant, Shaw Lodge Mills?

Mill gas plant, Shaw Lodge Mills is a Victorian industrial structure located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005783.

Who is responsible for protecting Mill gas plant, Shaw Lodge Mills?

Mill gas plant, Shaw Lodge Mills 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 1005783.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mill gas plant, Shaw Lodge Mills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Magna Via (2 km), Anglian high cross fragment in the churchyard of St Matthew's Church, Rastrick (4.8 km), Castle Hill motte castle 270m north east of Rosemary Hall (5.7 km).

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