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Scowles in Dingle Wood is a group of ancient iron ore workings located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The site comprises surface excavations and bell pits characteristic of medieval and post-medieval iron extraction, reflecting the region's long history of iron production. The workings demonstrate the labour-intensive methods employed to access iron ore deposits before the development of deeper mining techniques. The landscape modifications created by these historic extractive activities remain visible in the undulating terrain of Dingle Wood.
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 →
Scowles in Dingle Wood is a group 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.
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.
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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