Low Mill furnace, Cawthorne - Barnsley

A small, rural, ironworks. The remains of the conical blast furnace are attached to a single-storey building with arched cart entrances to each side. The blast furnace supports a heavy growth of self-set trees and brambles. The stone-slated roof of the attached building is deteriorating. Plans for reuse have been discussed with the owner.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Low Mill furnace
    Heritage Category:
    Scheduled Monument
    List Entry Number:
    1004793
    Local Planning Authority:
    Barnsley
    Site Type:
    Industrial > Craft industry site

Location

    Building Name:
    Low Mill furnace
    County:
    South Yorkshire
    District / Borough:
    Barnsley
    Parish:
    Cawthorne
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Penistone and Stocksbridge
    Region:
    North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Poor
    Occupancy / Use:
    Vacant/not in use
    Priority:
    C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    C
    Ownership:
    Private

Contact Details

Giles Proctor 01904 601981