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The site of the pumping engine at Muxton Bridge colliery is a scheduled ancient monument in Shropshire representing the industrial archaeology of coal extraction in the region. The site dates from the period of intense colliery development in Shropshire, which was a significant coal-producing area from the eighteenth century onwards. The pumping engine installation would have served the essential function of removing water from the mine workings, a critical requirement for deep mining operations. Such engine houses formed important components of the colliery infrastructure, though the physical remains at this location reflect the fragmentary nature of many industrial archaeological sites.
Site of pumping engine at Muxton Bridge colliery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018468. View the official record →
The site of the pumping engine at Muxton Bridge colliery is a scheduled ancient monument in Shropshire representing the industrial archaeology of coal extraction in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018468.
Site of pumping engine at Muxton Bridge colliery 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 1018468.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lilleshall Abbey (1.6 km), Headgear at Grange colliery, 240m north west of Watling Street Grange (1.9 km), Parts of a Roman camp and signal station 410m ESE of Watling Street Grange (2.2 km).
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