Snailbeach New Smeltmill, Worthen with Shelve - Shropshire (UA)
The monument comprises a smelt mill and slag mill built in 1862 for the Snailbeach Mining Company. The slag mill has been stabilised but standing remains of the smelt mill furnaces are in very poor condition due to invasive uncontrolled vegetation. Historic England has completed an archaeological survey to record the earthworks and ruined smelters at the site. Further vegetation clearance and emergency repairs are needed to secure this important lead smelting complex.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Snailbeach new smeltmill, 350m north east of Green Acres
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1017764
- Local Planning Authority:
- Shropshire (UA)
- Site Type:
- Industrial > Metal industry site
Location
- Building Name:
- Snailbeach New Smeltmill
- Unitary Authority:
- Shropshire (UA)
- Parish:
- Worthen with Shelve
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Ludlow
- Region:
- Midlands
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- A
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument and Listed Buildings - 2 grade II
- List Entry Number(s):
- 1017764 and 1307989; 1055031
Contact Details
Imogen Newcombe 0121 6256859
