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

Contact Details

Louisa Moore 0121 625 6888

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England