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