Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRockley engine house

Rockley engine house

England
List entry 1004821
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rockley engine house is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England, representing an important survival of industrial heritage from the nineteenth century. The structure dates from the mid-1800s and served as a pumping station, functioning as part of the broader network of colliery infrastructure that characterised the region's coal mining operations. The engine house exemplifies the architectural and engineering practices of Victorian industrial development, with its construction reflecting the technical requirements necessary for managing water drainage and ventilation systems in mining operations. Its designation as a scheduled monument recognises its significance to the understanding of Yorkshire's industrial past and the technological innovations that supported the region's extractive industries during this period.

Rockley engine house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004821. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rockley engine house?

Rockley engine house is a scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire, England, representing an important survival of industrial heritage from the nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004821.

Who is responsible for protecting Rockley engine house?

Rockley engine house 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 1004821.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rockley engine house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross known as the Cundy Cross (5.2 km), Hood Hill shaft mounds, 480m east of Hood Hill Farm (5.5 km), Iron Age and Roman quern workings on Wharncliffe Rocks (5.9 km).

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