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Wheelbirks furnace is a charcoal-fired blast furnace situated in Northumberland, dating to the seventeenth century. The site represents an important phase in the development of iron production in northern England, when furnaces of this type began to proliferate in regions with access to suitable timber and ore resources. The furnace structure itself survives as a substantial stone-built monument, indicative of the permanent industrial installations that distinguished this era from earlier, more temporary iron-working sites. Its presence in Northumberland reflects the broader expansion of the iron industry across England during the early modern period.
Wheelbirks furnace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002919. View the official record →
Wheelbirks furnace is a charcoal-fired blast furnace situated in Northumberland, dating to the seventeenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002919.
Wheelbirks 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 1002919.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement, 490m SSE of Apperley Dene (0.7 km), Bywell Castle gate tower (3.8 km), Ebchester (Vindomora) Roman station (6 km).
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