Derwentcote Steel Furnace, Consett, Durham

Photograph taken August 1991 © Copyright Historic England Archive Photo Library ref: J910335

The furnace appears to have been constructed around the year 1733 and remained in use until 1875. In its latter years there was a shift to crucible steel production. Excavations also revealed deposits of iron and steel slag within the southern building suggesting that it may have been used for forging or smithing. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).Read more. Also find out more about forges and other metal working industries in our Teachers' Kit - Forges and Foundries.

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Durham Consett

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Georgian (1714 - 1836)

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This mill was originally known as Jumble Hole Mill. It was first mentioned in 1788. Between 1815 and 1826 it was owned by Christopher Rawden who owned several mills in the locality. On 11th August 1899 the mill was destroyed by fire. This photograph could have been taken after the fire. The mill was altered and extended during the 19th and 20th century. The 1947 Yorkshire textile Industry directory has an entry for Jumble Hole Mill:
'Cocker and Co (1929) Ltd. (bleaching, dyeing and finishing of blacks and colours; rayons; crepes; cashmeres; brocades; muslins)
Cockers closed in the 1950s, but the mill was later used for silk dyeing.

Derwentcote Steel Furnace, Consett, Durham

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