Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMousehole Forge, Malin Bridge

Mousehole Forge, Malin Bridge

England
List entry 1004804
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Mousehole Forge is a listed building of industrial heritage significance located at Malin Bridge in Yorkshire. The forge dates from the 18th century and represents the metal-working industries that developed along the River Porter valley during the period of Sheffield's expansion as a centre of cutlery and edge-tool manufacture. The structure survives as evidence of the small-scale forges that were characteristic of the region's domestic and workshop-based metalworking economy before large-scale factory production became dominant. Its listing reflects the importance of such surviving examples in understanding the industrial archaeology and economic development of the Sheffield area.

Mousehole Forge, Malin Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004804. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mousehole Forge, Malin Bridge?

Mousehole Forge is a listed building of industrial heritage significance located at Malin Bridge in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004804.

Who is responsible for protecting Mousehole Forge, Malin Bridge?

Mousehole Forge, Malin Bridge 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 1004804.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mousehole Forge, Malin Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cementation furnace, Hoyle Street (2.6 km), Bower Spring cementation furnace (3 km), The Shepherd Wheel (3.8 km).

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