Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSouthwick brewhouse

Southwick brewhouse

England
List entry 1001788
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Southwick Brewhouse is a late medieval structure located in Hampshire, England, that represents an important example of industrial brewing infrastructure from the fifteenth or sixteenth century. The building survives as a substantial stone-built structure that retains evidence of its original function, including features associated with the brewing process typical of the period. As an ecclesiastical or manorial brewhouse, it reflects the organisation of food and drink production within larger household or monastic establishments, which commonly maintained dedicated brewing facilities to supply ale for consumption by residents and workers. The survival of such structures from this period is relatively uncommon, making Southwick Brewhouse a valuable archaeological record of medieval domestic economy and technology.

Southwick brewhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001788. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Southwick brewhouse?

Southwick Brewhouse is a late medieval structure located in Hampshire, England, that represents an important example of industrial brewing infrastructure from the fifteenth or sixteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001788.

Who is responsible for protecting Southwick brewhouse?

Southwick brewhouse 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 1001788.

What other scheduled monuments are near Southwick brewhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Former Board of Ordnance Gunwharf, HMS Vernon (8.7 km), Bastion No 1, Gosport Lines (9.1 km), Point Battery including King Edward's Tower and Square Tower (9.3 km).

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