Scheduled MonumentsEnglandScowles in Dingle Wood 560m north west of Scowles Farm

Scowles in Dingle Wood 560m north west of Scowles Farm

England
List entry 1016901
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Scowles in Dingle Wood is a complex of ancient iron ore workings located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The site comprises numerous shallow excavations and spoil heaps characteristic of prehistoric and Romano-British iron extraction, though the precise chronology remains difficult to establish definitively. The workings represent evidence of small-scale, episodic exploitation of iron ore resources that would have supplied local demand across multiple periods. The landscape of shallow quarrying and disturbed ground reflects the labour-intensive methods employed before the development of deeper shaft mining technologies.

Scowles in Dingle Wood 560m north west of Scowles Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016901. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scowles in Dingle Wood 560m north west of Scowles Farm?

Scowles in Dingle Wood is a complex of ancient iron ore workings located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016901.

Who is responsible for protecting Scowles in Dingle Wood 560m north west of Scowles Farm?

Scowles in Dingle Wood 560m north west of Scowles Farm 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 1016901.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scowles in Dingle Wood 560m north west of Scowles Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 220m east of Upfield House (9 km), Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 400m east of Yewgreen Farm (9.2 km), Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel (9.3 km).

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