Archaeological sites · South West England
Fussells Iron Works (ruins)
In or near Mells.
Fussells Iron Works (ruins) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Frome · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fussells Iron Works (ruins) is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Old Ironstone Works, Mells SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fussells Iron Works (ruins) are located in South-East England and represent an archaeological site of historical significance. The remains reflect the industrial heritage of the area, showcasing the remnants of iron production.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2386, -2.3762
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Mells
- Postcode
- BA11 3PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Frome — 4.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/410161903 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fussells Iron Works (ruins)?
- Fussells Iron Works (ruins) is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA11 3PA), in the parish of Mells.
- What is Fussells Iron Works (ruins)?
- Fussells Iron Works (ruins) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fussells Iron Works (ruins)?
- The nearest railway station is Frome, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA11 3PA.
- Is Fussells Iron Works (ruins) a protected site?
- Yes — Fussells Iron Works (ruins) is part of the Old Ironstone Works, Mells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Fussells Iron Works (ruins) free to visit?
- Yes, Fussells Iron Works (ruins) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fussells Iron Works (ruins)?
- The nearest railway station is Frome, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA11 3PA.