Scheduled MonumentsWalesPeat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss
Post Medieval/Modern · Industrial building

Peat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL182
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Industrial building
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Peat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss is a Post Medieval and Modern industrial site located in Flintshire, Wales, reflecting the commercial exploitation of peatland resources during the industrial period. The works comprised structures and infrastructure associated with the extraction and processing of peat, which was extracted from the extensive moss to supply fuel and other material demands of the surrounding industrial region. The site represents an important phase in the economic use of Flintshire's natural resources and demonstrates the industrial activities that characterised the landscape during the later Post Medieval and Modern periods. The remains visible today provide evidence of the technological and organisational methods employed in peat extraction and processing during this era.

Peat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL182. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Peat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss?

Peat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss is a Post Medieval and Modern industrial site located in Flintshire, Wales, reflecting the commercial exploitation of peatland resources during the industrial period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL182.

What period does Peat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss date from?

Peat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a industrial building. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Peat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss?

Peat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is FL182.

What other scheduled monuments are near Peat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Haulton Ring Moated Site (1.1 km), Starks Lift Bridge at Windmill Lane (2.5 km), Moated site and cultivation remains 310m north west of Mossley Well Farm (2.5 km).

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