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Ridsdale ironworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland that represents industrial activity during the medieval or early modern period. The site comprises the remains of iron-working structures and associated features indicative of small-scale metalworking production characteristic of northern English rural industry. The survival of physical evidence at Ridsdale contributes to understanding the development and distribution of iron production beyond major urban and monastic centres in the region. The monument's designation reflects its archaeological importance as a record of technological practice and economic activity in pre-industrial Northumberland.
Ridsdale ironworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006420. View the official record →
Ridsdale ironworks is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland that represents industrial activity during the medieval or early modern period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006420.
Ridsdale ironworks 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 1006420.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead, 70m south-west of Pity Me (8.1 km), Romano-British farmstead, 750m east of Camphill Farm (8.6 km), Romano-British farmstead, 540m north of Reaver Crag Farm (8.8 km).
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