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Warren furnace is a Late Medieval iron-smelting furnace located in Sussex, England. The site represents an important example of early iron production technology in the Weald, a region renowned for its iron-working activities during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The furnace structure demonstrates the characteristic design of bloomery or shaft furnace construction typical of this period, reflecting the expanding demand for iron in medieval and early modern England. Its survival and archaeological record contribute to understanding the development of metallurgical practice and industrial organisation in the Sussex Weald.
Warren furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005815. View the official record →
Warren furnace is a Late Medieval iron-smelting furnace located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005815.
Warren furnace 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 1005815.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site west of Avenue Wood, Felbridge (1.4 km), Moated site and associated earthworks on Pound Hill, 700m east of Gatwick Stream. (5.6 km), Village cage and St Peter's Cross (5.7 km).
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