Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVentilation chimney and furnace house 260m south of Park Farm

Ventilation chimney and furnace house 260m south of Park Farm

England
List entry 1017655
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The ventilation chimney and furnace house situated 260 metres south of Park Farm is an industrial monument of the 18th or 19th century, reflecting the expansion of manufacturing infrastructure in Yorkshire during the Georgian and Victorian periods. The structure comprises a furnace house with an associated tall chimney designed to draw air through the furnace and create draught for efficient combustion, a common arrangement in metalworking or other heat-intensive industrial processes typical of the region's industrial heritage. The monument survives as physical evidence of Yorkshire's industrial development, though its precise original function requires examination of contemporary documentation and archaeological evidence.

Ventilation chimney and furnace house 260m south of Park Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017655. View the official record →

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What is Ventilation chimney and furnace house 260m south of Park Farm?

The ventilation chimney and furnace house situated 260 metres south of Park Farm is an industrial monument of the 18th or 19th century, reflecting the expansion of manufacturing infrastructure in Yorkshire during the Georgian and Victorian periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017655.

Who is responsible for protecting Ventilation chimney and furnace house 260m south of Park Farm?

Ventilation chimney and furnace house 260m south of Park Farm 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 1017655.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ventilation chimney and furnace house 260m south of Park Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Magna Via (1 km), The gibbet platform (1.5 km), Mill gas plant, Shaw Lodge Mills (1.6 km).

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