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The Longuyon blast furnace, located in the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle in the Lorraine region (now Grand Est), is an industrial vestige dating back to the 17th century. This site, partially rebuilt during the 2nd quarter of the 19th century, illustrates the evolution of cast iron production techniques in an area marked by a strong metallurgical tradition. Its registration as a Historical Monument by decree of 15 September 1982 underlines its heritage importance, although its remains are today the only witnesses of this past activity.

The location of the site at Longuyon (Insee code 54322) is estimated with an accuracy considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), based on data from the Merimée database. The protected elements, identified under cadastral reference A 4, correspond specifically to the remains of the blast furnace. Although the source text does not specify the technical details or the actors involved in its construction, this monument is part of a regional context where the steel industry played a major economic role, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries, a period of modernization and industrial expansion in France.

The lack of practical information in the source text (such as accessibility to the public or the services offered) limits the knowledge of its contemporary use. However, its ranking among the Historical Monuments guarantees its preservation, offering researchers and visitors a material testimony of the old production methods. The Creative Commons license associated with the photo of the site (credit: Targa54) suggests a documentary and educational interest for this heritage, typical of the Lorraine industrial landscapes.

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