Soho Foundry, Foundry Lane, Smethwick - Sandwell
Foundry built in 1795: the world's first integrated steam engine manufactory, established by Boulton & Watt. Historic England and the local authority grant aided a temporary roof to stabilise the structure in 2009. That roof is still protecting the core historic building. A local trust is in discussion with the owners to take on the ownership.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- SOHO FOUNDRY FORMER BOULTON AND WATT FOUNDRY PATTERN STORES AND ERECTING SHOPS
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1268451
- Local Planning Authority:
- Sandwell
- Site Type:
- Industrial > Engineering industry site
Location
- Building Name:
- Soho Foundry
- Street Name:
- Foundry Lane
- Locality:
- Smethwick
- County:
- West Midlands
- District / Borough:
- Sandwell
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Warley
- Region:
- Midlands
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Commercial company
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, SM
Contact Details
Cristina Gardiner 0121 625 6850
