Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Incline, lying between Brendon Hill and Comberow, and the remains of Combe Row Station

The Incline, lying between Brendon Hill and Comberow, and the remains of Combe Row Station

England
List entry 1021350
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Incline is a railway engineering feature located between Brendon Hill and Comberow in Somerset, forming part of the historic mineral railway infrastructure of the Brendon Hills. Dating from the nineteenth century, it represents the technological solutions employed to transport iron ore and other mineral resources from the upland mines to lower ground and onward distribution. The incline worked in conjunction with Combe Row Station, which served as a significant point on this transport network. These remains are characteristic of the industrial archaeology of the Brendon Hills mining district, illustrating the substantial engineering investment required to exploit the region's mineral resources during the Victorian period.

The Incline, lying between Brendon Hill and Comberow, and the remains of Combe Row Station is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021350. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Incline, lying between Brendon Hill and Comberow, and the remains of Combe Row Station?

The Incline is a railway engineering feature located between Brendon Hill and Comberow in Somerset, forming part of the historic mineral railway infrastructure of the Brendon Hills. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021350.

Who is responsible for protecting The Incline, lying between Brendon Hill and Comberow, and the remains of Combe Row Station?

The Incline, lying between Brendon Hill and Comberow, and the remains of Combe Row Station 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 1021350.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Incline, lying between Brendon Hill and Comberow, and the remains of Combe Row Station?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Raleigh's Cross iron mine, 310m south east of Heather House (0.7 km), Huish Champflower Barrow (0.8 km), Carnarvon New Pit iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 300m south west of Heather House (0.9 km).

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