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Oughtibridge Forge

Description and History of Site:-
Empty and neglected in 1994, residential in 2008. Stone building of a water powered forge of 1792 rebuilt 1854. There was one wheel and hammer and a blower wheel. By 2008 part of housing development. See also Brunswick Works SYK00428


Further Reading and References:-
Bayliss, D (ed). A guide to the industrial history of South Yorkshire. Association for Industrial Archaeology, 1995, item D27.


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Key Words :- forge water steam iron hammers ironworking

Address :- Forge Lane, Oughtibridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0GG
Grid Ref :- SK 30856 93614
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.438405 , Long -1.536980
Local Authority :- Sheffield City Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1244947,
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to residential housing
Site Dates :- 1792 -
Record Date :- 6 May 2015

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