Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWinlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village

Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village

England
List entry 1021272
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Winlaton Mill ironworks is an eighteenth-century iron foundry established in the lower Derwent valley in County Durham. The site represents an important phase in the development of iron production in north-east England, reflecting the region's emergence as a significant industrial centre during the Georgian period. The surviving remains include substantial stone structures and evidence of the mill races and water management systems that powered the works, demonstrating the dependence of early industrial ironworks upon water power. The foundry operated as part of the broader network of metalworking enterprises that characterised the Derwent valley's industrial heritage.

Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021272. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village?

Winlaton Mill ironworks is an eighteenth-century iron foundry established in the lower Derwent valley in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021272.

Who is responsible for protecting Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village?

Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village 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 1021272.

What other scheduled monuments are near Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Hollinside fortified hall house, Whickham (0.5 km), Gibside Hall, 17th to 19th century country house (1.8 km), Washingwells Roman fort, Whickham (3.3 km).

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