Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSnailbeach new smeltmill, 350m north east of Green Acres

Snailbeach new smeltmill, 350m north east of Green Acres

England
List entry 1017764
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Snailbeach New Smeltmill is a scheduled ancient monument located in Shropshire, comprising the remains of an eighteenth-century non-ferrous metal processing facility. The smeltmill represents the industrial heritage of the Snailbeach mining district, which was significant for lead and other metal extraction and refinement during the Georgian period. The surviving structures and associated archaeological features reflect the technological practices of smelting operations in this era, contributing to the understanding of early modern industrial processes in the English Midlands.

Snailbeach new smeltmill, 350m north east of Green Acres is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017764. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Snailbeach new smeltmill, 350m north east of Green Acres?

Snailbeach New Smeltmill is a scheduled ancient monument located in Shropshire, comprising the remains of an eighteenth-century non-ferrous metal processing facility. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017764.

Who is responsible for protecting Snailbeach new smeltmill, 350m north east of Green Acres?

Snailbeach new smeltmill, 350m north east of Green Acres 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 1017764.

What other scheduled monuments are near Snailbeach new smeltmill, 350m north east of Green Acres?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linley Hill Camp (7.7 km), Bowl barrow, 540m east of Wildmoor Pool. (8.6 km), Bowl barrow and section of boundary bank on Duckley Nap, 500m east of Wildmoor Pool. (8.6 km).

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