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Ore hearth smeltmill and wood drying kiln in Lumb Clough Wood is an ancient monument comprising the remains of iron-working and timber-processing installations located in the upland landscape of Yorkshire. The site dates from the post-medieval period and represents the industrial heritage associated with the exploitation of local iron ore and woodland resources in the region. The ore hearth smeltmill demonstrates the small-scale iron production typical of rural smelting operations, whilst the wood drying kiln indicates the integration of charcoal production or timber preparation necessary to support metalworking activities. The physical remains survive as earthworks and structural features within Lumb Clough Wood, providing evidence of the pre-factory phase of iron and wood working in the Pennine uplands.
Ore hearth smeltmill and wood drying kiln in Lumb Clough Wood, 350m south east of Bank Foot is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015819. View the official record →
Ore hearth smeltmill and wood drying kiln in Lumb Clough Wood is an ancient monument comprising the remains of iron-working and timber-processing installations located in the upland landscape of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015819.
Ore hearth smeltmill and wood drying kiln in Lumb Clough Wood, 350m south east of Bank Foot 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 1015819.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rock with at least six cups 170m north west of Grey Stones Farm (2.1 km), Cup marked rock on north side of barn, 100m north west of the Grey Stones Farm (2.1 km), Kildwick Bridge (2.8 km).
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