Date engraved on a metal reinforcement 1829 (≈ 1829)
Testimony of construction or renovation
1ère moitié du XIXe siècle
Construction period
Construction period 1ère moitié du XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Context of the industrial revolution
18 juillet 2013
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 18 juillet 2013 (≈ 2013)
Total protection of the site and annexes
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The blast furnace in its entirety, based on its historic right-of-way to the ground, as shown on the plan annexed to the Order, including the support wall of the former hydraulic wheel (see Box II). C 1990, placed A la forge): inscription by order of 18 July 2013
Origin and history
The Menaucourt blast furnace, located in the department of Meuse (Great East), is a historic monument built during the first half of the 19th century. The building is distinguished by its stone structure, reinforced by metal elements, one of which bears the date of 1829. The quality of its construction is reflected in architectural details such as the mouling of the upper cornice, while the brick circular chimney, now aladen at mid-height, completes the whole. Inside, the vault retained its original trim, offering an overview of the industrial techniques of the time.
The site also includes the remains of a support wall of the old hydraulic wheel, recalling its initial operation linked to the driving force of the water. Ranked Historic Monument by Order of July 18, 2013, the blast furnace is protected in its historic right-of-way to the ground, including related elements as the site says At the forge. Its state of conservation and architecture make it a remarkable example of the Lorraine industrial heritage, illustrating the rise of metallurgy in the early 19th century.
The location of the monument at 1 Chemin de la Forge in Menaucourt (code INSEE 55332) is estimated with satisfactory a priori accuracy (level 6/10). Although the practical information on visits is not detailed in the sources, its ranking shows its heritage importance in the regional industrial landscape. The materials used (stone, brick, metal) and construction techniques reflect the know-how of the time, while emphasizing the key role of blast furnaces in the industrial revolution in France.
