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Forge Mill is a watermill complex situated in Worcestershire that dates from the medieval period. The site comprises the remains of an iron forge and associated mill structures, reflecting the region's historical importance in metalworking industries. The mill was powered by water from the adjacent watercourse, a common arrangement for industrial sites of this era. The physical remains demonstrate the integration of water power with small-scale iron production, a characteristic feature of medieval English manufacturing sites.
The Forge Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005270. View the official record →
Forge Mill is a watermill complex situated in Worcestershire that dates from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005270.
The Forge Mill 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 1005270.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishpond at Hunt End, 120m south east of Chapel House Farm (5.1 km), Studley Old Castle : a motte castle (5.9 km), The Banquetting Orchard moated site, 650m north west of Bentley village hall (6.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of The Forge Mill's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
The Forge Mill stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.