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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The blast furnace of Cons-la-Grandville is a major industrial vestige of the 3rd quarter of the 19th century, located in the commune of Cons-la-Grandville, Meurthe-et-Moselle (Great East region). This site, now protected under the Historical Monuments (classified by decree of 25 February 1974), illustrates the importance of metallurgy in Lorraine, a region historically marked by the exploitation of iron ore and the production of cast iron. Its architecture and equipment reflect the steelmaking techniques of the time, although its current state and use (private ownership) remain partially documented.

The location of the blast furnace, specified as "satisfactory" (note 6/10) in the heritage bases, corresponds to address 9003 Rue des Forges, in an area formerly dedicated to industrial activities. The site, identified under Cadastre A 160, is now managed by a private company, without any clear indication of its accessibility to the public (visits, events or accommodation). Available sources (in particular Monumentum and the Merimée base) highlight its role in the Lorraine industrial landscape, without detailing its past operation or its potential owners.

The 1974 classification attests to the heritage value of the blast furnace, which was representative of a period when Lorraine was a European steel home. However, the accessible archives do not mention the actors involved in its construction, the companies which operated it or the production volumes. Its current status and valuation projects (if any) are not specified in the data consulted, limiting the understanding of its evolution since the 19th century.

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