1 There were ironworks in Middleton around the end of the the 16th century.
2 Documentary evidence indicates that the industry was essentially Medieval in character (bloomeries). Sir Francis Willoughby established ...
The site of an iron works where iron was smelted or iron goods were made. It was Post Medieval in date. The exact location is unknown.
1 An 18th century iron working site. Several ponds and a dry culvert 3m deep. One of the ponds is 2m deep and has a possible hammer site.
The site of an iron works dating to the Post Medieval and Imperial periods. Earthworks that are visible include several ponds and a dry culvert. The site is located 800m south of Poole's Wood.