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Nibthwaite furnace is a blast furnace located in Lancashire that dates to the eighteenth century, representing the region's iron-working heritage during the Industrial Revolution. The furnace operated as part of the local iron production industry, utilising the abundant water power and raw materials available in the area. The surviving structure demonstrates the physical infrastructure characteristic of early industrial metalworking sites, with archaeological and architectural remains that contribute to understanding of period iron-smelting technology and practices. The site has been designated as a heritage monument in recognition of its historical importance to Lancashire's industrial development.
Nibthwaite furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007072. View the official record →
Nibthwaite furnace is a blast furnace located in Lancashire that dates to the eighteenth century, representing the region's iron-working heritage during the Industrial Revolution. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007072.
Nibthwaite 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 1007072.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric hut circle settlements, enclosure, cairnfields, funerary cairns, a dispersed medieval settlement, field system and kilns on Heathwaite Fell (3.8 km), Conscientious Objectors’ Stone, 140m south east of Green Moor farmhouse (4 km), Two ring cairns on Gawthwaite Moor (4.1 km).
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