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Cliviger Furnace
Hob Uid: 1471104
Location : Lancashire Burnley Cliviger
Grid Ref : SD8790028080
Summary : The first furnace that was built in Lancashire was constructed here c1700. The location of the furnace base was found during excavation and the slag is located to the west of the dam.
More information : The first furnace that was built in Lancashire was constructed here c1700. The location of the furnace base was found during excavation and the slag is located to the west of the dam. A part of the Spencer partnership and seems to have been out of use by 1750. The site seems to have been used for pottery making from 1760. (1)

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Source Number : 1
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Source details : MPP Iron and Steel Industries: STEP 3, Site Assessments
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : c1700
Monument End Date : 1710
Monument Start Date : 1690
Monument Type : Blast Furnace, Dam, Slag Heap
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit, Structure, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : 1760
Monument End Date : 1760
Monument Start Date : 1760
Monument Type : Pottery Works
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Lancashire)
External Cross Reference Number : 8117
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SD 82 NE 42
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