Wortley Top Forge
Wortley Top Forge
Watermill
A water-driven heavy iron forge, built originally as a finery and chafery forge. The building dates from the early 17th century. From 1840 until 1908 it was used to forge railway axles. The forge is preserved in 1900 condition. Three waterwheels in working order and the machinery includes helve hammers and wooden jib cranes. Workshop buildings restored to house stationary engines.
Location
Grid reference:
SK 294 999
Town/city: Wortley
OS sheet:
110
Postcode: S35 7DN
Geocode: @53.4938911, -1.5591178 Open in Map
Off A629, About 5 miles SW of Barnsley.
Contact
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Opening Times:
19th March – beginning of November. Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 11.00 – 17.00. Parties at other times by arrangement.