Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWarren furnace

Warren furnace

England
List entry 1005815
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Warren furnace is a late medieval or early post-medieval iron smelting furnace located in Sussex, England. The site represents evidence of iron production during a period when the Weald was a significant centre of iron working, with furnaces and forges exploiting local ore and charcoal resources. The furnace structure itself survives as an archaeological monument, preserving physical evidence of industrial activity from this transitional period between medieval and early modern manufacturing practices.

Warren furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005815. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Warren furnace?

Warren furnace is a late medieval or early post-medieval iron smelting furnace located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005815.

Who is responsible for protecting Warren furnace?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Warren furnace?

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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