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New Sedgwick gunpowder works is a scheduled ancient monument located north of Gate House in Westmorland, representing the industrial heritage of gunpowder manufacture in northern England. The works date from the eighteenth century and exemplify the development of explosives production facilities during the period of expanding military demand and industrial innovation. The site preserves structural and landscape evidence of the powder mill operations, including earthworks and building foundations characteristic of early modern industrial sites. These remains are significant for understanding the technological and economic history of English gunpowder manufacturing and the industrial archaeology of the region.
New Sedgwick gunpowder works, 580m north of Gate House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018136. View the official record →
New Sedgwick gunpowder works is a scheduled ancient monument located north of Gate House in Westmorland, representing the industrial heritage of gunpowder manufacture in northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018136.
New Sedgwick gunpowder works, 580m north of Gate House 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 1018136.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sedgwick aqueduct (1.1 km), Basingill gunpowder works, 130m south of Force Bridge (1.4 km), Levens Park, round barrows and medieval settlements, including Temple of Diana (2 km).
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