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 site is an ancient monument located approximately 180 metres east of All Saints Church in Silkstone, Yorkshire, England. The site encompasses remains of industrial activity spanning the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, during which glass production and pottery manufacture were conducted at this location. The archaeological evidence reflects Silkstone's participation in the broader expansion of ceramic and glass industries across Yorkshire during the early modern period. The site remains significant for understanding the development of rural industrial production in the region during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

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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Questions & answers

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

Silkstone glassworks and pottery site is an ancient monument located approximately 180 metres east of All Saints Church in Silkstone, Yorkshire, England. 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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