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[[File:Derwentcote Cementation Furnace - geograph.org.uk - 1369081.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Derwentcote Steel Furnace]] | [[File:Derwentcote Cementation Furnace - geograph.org.uk - 1369081.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Derwentcote Steel Furnace]] | ||
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| − | '''Derwentcote Steel Furnace''' stands | + | '''Derwentcote Steel Furnace''' stands on the south bank of the [[River Derwent, County Durham|River Derwent]] in [[County Durham]], to the south-west of [[Rowlands Gill]]. Though in a countryside location, it stands as a monument to the industrial growth of this part of County Durham and neighbouring [[Northumberland]]: [[Newcastle upon Tyne]], the mighty city of the latter county is a few miles to the north-east. |
| − | The furnace was built in 1720 and is an example of an early cementation furnace, which produced high grade steel. | + | The furnace was built in 1720 and is an example of an early cementation furnace, which produced high-grade steel. |
The Derwentcote Steel Furnace was restored in 1990 by [[English Heritage]], in whose care it remains. | The Derwentcote Steel Furnace was restored in 1990 by [[English Heritage]], in whose care it remains. | ||
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*Streetmap: {{map|NZ131566}} | *Streetmap: {{map|NZ131566}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:54, 2 August 2018
Derwentcote Steel Furnace stands on the south bank of the River Derwent in County Durham, to the south-west of Rowlands Gill. Though in a countryside location, it stands as a monument to the industrial growth of this part of County Durham and neighbouring Northumberland: Newcastle upon Tyne, the mighty city of the latter county is a few miles to the north-east.
The furnace was built in 1720 and is an example of an early cementation furnace, which produced high-grade steel.
The Derwentcote Steel Furnace was restored in 1990 by English Heritage, in whose care it remains.
Outsidelinks
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Derwentcote Steel Furnace) |
- Streetmap: NZ131566
- Location map: 54°54’14"N, 1°47’50"W
- Derwentcote Steel Furnace – English Heritage
