Soho Foundry, Foundry Lane, Smethwick - Sandwell

Foundry built in 1795: the world's first integrated steam engine manufactory, established by Boulton & Watt. Historic England and the local authority grant aided a temporary roof to stabilise the structure in 2009. That roof is still protecting the core historic building. The Chances Heritage Trust is in discussion with the owners to split the site.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

SOHO FOUNDRY FORMER BOULTON AND WATT FOUNDRY PATTERN STORES AND ERECTING SHOPS

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1268451

Local Planning Authority:

Sandwell

Site Type:

Industrial > Engineering industry site

Location

Building Name:

Soho Foundry

Street Name:

Foundry Lane

Locality:

Smethwick

County:

West Midlands

District / Borough:

Sandwell

Parliamentary Constituency:

Smethwick

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Commercial company

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, SM