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Moira blast furnace is a Grade II listed iron-working structure located in Leicestershire. The furnace dates from the late eighteenth century and represents the industrial expansion of iron production in the Midlands during the early Industrial Revolution. The structure survives as a substantial brick-built furnace stack, demonstrating the engineering techniques employed in smelting operations of the period. The site reflects the significance of Leicestershire's iron industry and the technological developments that characterised metalworking manufacture in this region during the late Georgian era.
Moira blast furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005063. View the official record →
Moira blast furnace is a Grade II listed iron-working structure located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005063.
Moira blast 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 1005063.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote 85m south of Netherseal Old Hall (3.4 km), Castle Gresley motte and bailey castle (4.4 km), Ashby Castle and associated formal garden (4.9 km).
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