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Multi-period salt production remains in Droitwich is a collection of archaeological deposits and structural features documenting continuous saltmaking activity across several centuries within the town. The remains span from the medieval period through to the post-medieval era, reflecting Droitwich's long-established importance as a major salt production centre in the English Midlands. The site preserves evidence of the brine extraction and evaporation processes that sustained the town's economy, with deposits and features indicative of the technological methods employed across different periods of production. These archaeological remains contribute significantly to understanding the development of industrial saltmaking in medieval and early modern England.
Multi-period salt production remains in Droitwich is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020256. View the official record →
Multi-period salt production remains in Droitwich is a collection of archaeological deposits and structural features documenting continuous saltmaking activity across several centuries within the town. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020256.
Multi-period salt production remains in Droitwich 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 1020256.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including City walls: section extending 130ft (40m) between Charles Street and Portland Place (10 km), City walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot Street (10.1 km), Churchyard cross in St Kenelm's churchyard (10.1 km).
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