Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSwinton Pottery (The Rockingham Works), 310m and 120m north west of Keeper's Cottage

Swinton Pottery (The Rockingham Works), 310m and 120m north west of Keeper's Cottage

England
List entry 1020067
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Swinton Pottery, known as The Rockingham Works, is a ceramic manufacturing site located near Keeper's Cottage in Yorkshire. The works operated during the nineteenth century as a significant pottery production facility, contributing to the region's industrial heritage. The site comprises the physical remains of pottery kilns, workshops, and associated structures typical of this period of ceramic manufacture. The pottery represents an important example of Yorkshire's ceramic industry during the industrial expansion of the 1800s.

Swinton Pottery (The Rockingham Works), 310m and 120m north west of Keeper's Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020067. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Swinton Pottery (The Rockingham Works), 310m and 120m north west of Keeper's Cottage?

Swinton Pottery, known as The Rockingham Works, is a ceramic manufacturing site located near Keeper's Cottage in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020067.

Who is responsible for protecting Swinton Pottery (The Rockingham Works), 310m and 120m north west of Keeper's Cottage?

Swinton Pottery (The Rockingham Works), 310m and 120m north west of Keeper's Cottage 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 1020067.

What other scheduled monuments are near Swinton Pottery (The Rockingham Works), 310m and 120m north west of Keeper's Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross located on the former village green (4.2 km), Roman Ridge: section 110yds (100m) long, 450yds (410m) NNE of Kimberworth Park Farm (5.5 km), Caesar's Camp, Scholes Coppice (5.9 km).

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