Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe glassworks cone

The glassworks cone

England
List entry 1004819
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The glassworks cone is a Grade II listed industrial structure located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the eighteenth century. The cone represents a significant surviving example of glassmaking infrastructure from the Georgian period, when glass production was an important manufacturing industry in the region. Such cones served as the central feature of glassworks, housing the furnaces necessary for heating and melting glass at the high temperatures required for production. The structure's survival provides material evidence of Yorkshire's industrial heritage and the technological methods employed in early modern glass manufacture.

The glassworks cone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004819. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The glassworks cone?

The glassworks cone is a Grade II listed industrial structure located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004819.

Who is responsible for protecting The glassworks cone?

The glassworks cone 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 1004819.

What other scheduled monuments are near The glassworks cone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blue Man's Bower moated site, Whiston (1.6 km), Canklow Hill earthworks (2.3 km), Former Sanderson's Darnall Steelworks and Don Valley Glassworks, Darnall Road (4 km).

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