Duddon Iron Works.
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Tashington
N 54° 17.026 W 003° 14.135
30U E 484662 N 6015120
The recently restored charcoal fired Duddon Iron works is one of the best Iron works sites in Great Britain,a visit here is highly recommended.
Waymark Code: WM34VR
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/10/2008
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Iron ore was mined in Furness and West Cumbria from the middle ages onwards,Duddon Iron Works was established in 1736 by the Cunsey Company,and operated through to 1866,using locally produced charcoal as fuel.
The Duddon Iron works which takes it's name from the Duddon valley and the river Duddon is the most complete surviving example of any iron producing site with a charcoal fired blast furnace.
The Furnace stack is 29 feet high and built of local stone,The water wheel is missing but the course of the leat has been traced,which brought the water half a mile away from the river.
Higher up the hill in the site is the very impressive charcoal store,which is 100 feet in length and as high as a church.
The site is free to enter.
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Website: [Web Link]
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