Wortley Top Forge.
9.10.2022.
The main forge building at Wortley Top showing Hammer No 1 and the Crane. To the right of the image you can see a couple of railway wheels and axles. Just to the right, outside the building, is a large waterwheel - the main source of power.
Although iron was forged on the site since the early seventeenth century, the forge building is mainly 18thC - extensive alterations were made in 1713.
The ironworks are probably the oldest of its type in Yorkshire - and well worth a visit.
Wortley Top Forge.
9.10.2022.
The main forge building at Wortley Top showing Hammer No 1 and the Crane. To the right of the image you can see a couple of railway wheels and axles. Just to the right, outside the building, is a large waterwheel - the main source of power.
Although iron was forged on the site since the early seventeenth century, the forge building is mainly 18thC - extensive alterations were made in 1713.
The ironworks are probably the oldest of its type in Yorkshire - and well worth a visit.