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Springwood blast furnace is a scheduled ancient monument located in Staffordshire that represents the industrial heritage of the English iron-working tradition. The furnace dates from the eighteenth century and survives as a substantial stone structure characteristic of the blast furnaces constructed during the period of expanding iron production in the Midlands. The monument testifies to the development of iron-smelting technology and the industrial capacity that supported both domestic and military manufacturing demands during the Georgian era. Its survival as a standing structure provides material evidence of the operational practices and engineering methods employed in early industrial metallurgy.
Springwood blast furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003719. View the official record →
Springwood blast furnace is a scheduled ancient monument located in Staffordshire that represents the industrial heritage of the English iron-working tradition. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003719.
Springwood blast furnace 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 1003719.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill motte (2.4 km), Motte and bailey castle 100m and 200m south of St Mary's School (4.5 km), Heighley Castle (5.8 km).
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