Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe former Elsecar Ironworks

The former Elsecar Ironworks

England
List entry 1465668
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The former Elsecar Ironworks is a substantial industrial monument located in Elsecar, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, representing the development of iron production in Yorkshire during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The site comprises the remains of blast furnaces, foundries, and associated structures that formed part of a major ironworking complex established to exploit local coal and iron ore resources. The ironworks operated principally from the late eighteenth century onwards, with the site undergoing various phases of expansion and modification as production techniques evolved throughout the nineteenth century. The surviving structures and archaeological deposits provide evidence of the scale and methods of iron manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution, making the site an important record of Yorkshire's industrial heritage.

The former Elsecar Ironworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1465668. View the official record →

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What is The former Elsecar Ironworks?

The former Elsecar Ironworks is a substantial industrial monument located in Elsecar, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, representing the development of iron production in Yorkshire during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1465668.

Who is responsible for protecting The former Elsecar Ironworks?

The former Elsecar Ironworks 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 1465668.

What other scheduled monuments are near The former Elsecar Ironworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Ridge: section 250yds (230m) in length N of Kimberworth Park Road (6.2 km), Standing cross at the Church of St Mary (6.6 km), Kimberworth motte and bailey castle (6.6 km).

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