Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStumbletts Furnace, 360m south-east of Twyford House

Stumbletts Furnace, 360m south-east of Twyford House

England
List entry 1002202
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stumbletts Furnace is a scheduled ancient monument located in Sussex, comprising the remains of an iron-working site. The furnace dates to the early modern period, reflecting the important iron production industry that developed in the Wealden region during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The site preserves evidence of the technological and industrial heritage associated with Sussex's established role as a centre of iron smelting and casting. The monument's location near Twyford House reflects the distribution of such industrial sites across the Weald during this productive era.

Stumbletts Furnace, 360m south-east of Twyford House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002202. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stumbletts Furnace, 360m south-east of Twyford House?

Stumbletts Furnace is a scheduled ancient monument located in Sussex, comprising the remains of an iron-working site. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002202.

Who is responsible for protecting Stumbletts Furnace, 360m south-east of Twyford House?

Stumbletts Furnace, 360m south-east of Twyford House 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 1002202.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stumbletts Furnace, 360m south-east of Twyford House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chelwood Gate Enclosure (1.4 km), Moated site in Orchard Wood (3.7 km), Pillow mound and earthwork in Northbank Wood (4.1 km).

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