Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSilkstone 17th century glassworks and 18th century pottery, 180m east of All Saints Church

Silkstone 17th century glassworks and 18th century pottery, 180m east of All Saints Church

England
List entry 1021153
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Silkstone glassworks and pottery is a scheduled ancient monument located 180 metres east of All Saints Church in Silkstone, Yorkshire. The site comprises remains of glass-manufacturing activity dating to the seventeenth century and subsequent pottery production in the eighteenth century, representing two distinct phases of industrial exploitation. The monument evidences the diversification of small-scale manufacturing industries in the South Yorkshire region during the early modern period, with both glasswork and ceramic production leaving archaeological deposits and structural traces. The site is designated for its archaeological significance in illustrating local industrial history and craft production practices of these periods.

Silkstone 17th century glassworks and 18th century pottery, 180m east of All Saints Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021153. View the official record →

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What is Silkstone 17th century glassworks and 18th century pottery, 180m east of All Saints Church?

Silkstone glassworks and pottery is a scheduled ancient monument located 180 metres east of All Saints Church in Silkstone, Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021153.

Who is responsible for protecting Silkstone 17th century glassworks and 18th century pottery, 180m east of All Saints Church?

Silkstone 17th century glassworks and 18th century pottery, 180m east of All Saints Church 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 1021153.

What other scheduled monuments are near Silkstone 17th century glassworks and 18th century pottery, 180m east of All Saints Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rockley engine house (5.8 km), Wortley Top Forge (5.9 km), Water powered bloomery, iron forge and rolling mill at Low Forge (6.3 km).

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