Churchill Forge, Churchill Lane, Churchill, Churchill and Blakedown - Wyre Forest
Early C19 hand forge building that made spades and shovels, comprising three brick buildings, two water wheels, a dam and large mill pond. The forge is still in working order and is managed by the Churchill Forge Trust. The Trust are continuously progressing maintenance and conservation tasks within the site and have recently completed comprehensive repair works to the spillway weir. They are exploring options to better understand the conservation management needs of the buildings within the site, and opportunities for future funding.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Churchill Forge
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1005274
- Local Planning Authority:
- Wyre Forest
- Site Type:
- Industrial > Metal industry site
Location
- Building Name:
- Churchill Forge
- Street Name:
- Churchill Lane
- Locality:
- Churchill
- County:
- Worcestershire
- District / Borough:
- Wyre Forest
- Parish:
- Churchill and Blakedown
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Wyre Forest
- Region:
- Midlands
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Part occupied/part in use
- Priority:
- B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- B
- Ownership:
- Private, multiple owners
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument and Listed Buildings - 3 grade II, part in CA
- List Entry Number(s):
- 1005274 and 1348320; 1100650; 1100651
Contact Details
Nick Carter 0121 625 6860
