Low Forge, Wortley / Hunshelf - Barnsley
Roofless remains of an early C18 water-powered iron forge, including waterwheel and tilt-hammer, associated wheelraces, forge and bloomery building; in need of repair. Tree and scrub clearance undertaken. Solution agreed for repair of masonry.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Water powered bloomery, iron forge and rolling mill at Low Forge
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1020626
- Local Planning Authority:
- Barnsley
- Site Type:
- Industrial > Metal industry site
Location
- Building Name:
- Low Forge
- County:
- South Yorkshire
- District / Borough:
- Barnsley
- Parish:
- Wortley / Hunshelf
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Penistone and Stocksbridge
- Region:
- North East and Yorkshire
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- D
- Ownership:
- Private
Contact Details
Nicola Brown 01904 601985
