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Stony Hazel finery forge is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lancashire, England, representing the early iron-working industry of the region. The site dates from the post-medieval period and comprises the remains of a finery forge, a specialist ironworking establishment where cast iron was refined and converted into wrought iron through a distinctive heating and hammering process. The forge's physical remains include structural elements and associated features that evidence the technical operations carried out at this location. As one of Lancashire's surviving finery forge sites, it contributes to the archaeological record of English iron production methods and the development of the metalworking industry during this period.
Stony Hazel finery forge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007121. View the official record →
Stony Hazel finery forge is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lancashire, England, representing the early iron-working industry of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007121.
Stony Hazel finery forge 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 1007121.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stott Park bobbin mill, two mill ponds and site of Stott Park smithy (3.9 km), Nibthwaite furnace (4.3 km), Newby Bridge (4.7 km).
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