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Newland blast furnace is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of an ironworking complex located in Lancashire. The site dates primarily to the eighteenth century and represents an important phase in the region's industrial heritage, when blast furnace technology and associated metalworking processes were integral to local economic development. The monument includes the structural remains of the blast furnace itself, together with a blacking mill and other ancillary buildings that formed part of the integrated industrial operation. The complex also retains evidence of the water management systems, including channels and leats, which were essential to power the machinery and support the ironworking processes undertaken at the site.
Newland blast furnace, blacking mill, associated buildings and water management systems is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020667. View the official record →
Newland blast furnace is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of an ironworking complex located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020667.
Newland blast furnace, blacking mill, associated buildings and water management systems 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 1020667.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Birkrigg Common, 520m north west of High Sunbrick Farm (5.6 km), Concentric stone circle on Birkrigg Common (5.8 km), Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank (6.7 km).
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