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