Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSharlston Common coal and ironstone workings

Sharlston Common coal and ironstone workings

England
List entry 1018399
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sharlston Common coal and ironstone workings is a designated ancient monument in West Yorkshire recording the industrial heritage of coal and iron extraction in the region. The site comprises the physical remains of mining activity that date primarily to the post-medieval and industrial periods, reflecting the intensive mineral exploitation that characterised the Yorkshire coalfield from the eighteenth century onwards. The workings preserve evidence of both coal mining and ironstone quarrying operations, demonstrating the integrated extraction of multiple mineral resources that were fundamental to the region's industrial development. The site retains landscape features including disused shafts, spoil heaps, and other structural remains that document the technological and economic practices of mining communities in this part of Yorkshire.

Sharlston Common coal and ironstone workings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018399. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sharlston Common coal and ironstone workings?

Sharlston Common coal and ironstone workings is a designated ancient monument in West Yorkshire recording the industrial heritage of coal and iron extraction in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018399.

Who is responsible for protecting Sharlston Common coal and ironstone workings?

Sharlston Common coal and ironstone workings 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 1018399.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sharlston Common coal and ironstone workings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote 90m south of Hall Farm (0.5 km), Medieval buildings at Nostell Priory Farm (2.3 km), Bridge and medieval gateway at Walton Hall (4.2 km).

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