Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTooley's boatyard

Tooley's boatyard

England
List entry 1006323
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tooley's Boatyard is a post-medieval industrial site located in Oxfordshire, England. The boatyard represents an example of riverine commercial activity dating from the early modern period, reflecting the importance of water transport and boat construction along England's inland waterways. The site preserves structural remains and archaeological evidence associated with boat building and repair operations. Its designation as a heritage monument acknowledges the historical significance of small-scale maritime industries that served local and regional trade networks.

Tooley's boatyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006323. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tooley's boatyard?

Tooley's Boatyard is a post-medieval industrial site located in Oxfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006323.

Who is responsible for protecting Tooley's boatyard?

Tooley's boatyard 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 1006323.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tooley's boatyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Former World War I National Filling Factory, Banbury (1.9 km), Broughton Castle: fortified house and moat (4.7 km), Castle Bank Enclosure (5.2 km).

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