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:

South Shropshire

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