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Whinfield coking ovens is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the substantial remains of coke production infrastructure located in County Durham. The site dates to the industrial period, reflecting the region's significant involvement in coal processing and the iron and steel industries of the nineteenth century. The ovens themselves represent the technological developments in coke manufacture, a crucial process for producing high-quality fuel essential to iron smelting. The physical remains illustrate the scale of industrial operation at this location and contribute to the archaeological record of Durham's industrial heritage.
Whinfield coking ovens, 850m south east of Low Spen Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018226. View the official record →
Whinfield coking ovens is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the substantial remains of coke production infrastructure located in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018226.
Whinfield coking ovens, 850m south east of Low Spen 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 1018226.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Friarside Chapel (1.1 km), Gibside Hall, 17th to 19th century country house (2.5 km), Derwentcote steel cementation furnace, iron finery forge and drift coal mine (2.6 km).
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