Disused Furnace, Allendale, Northumberland

This furnace was built in the mid 19th century. It is built in to the hillside. It was used to draw air up an adjacent mineshaft and improve air circulation in the lead workings beneath. This made conditions safer for the miners.

Location

Northumberland Allendale

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

furnace mining lead Victorian (1837 - 1901)