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