Monument record MDR9699 - Park Iron Foundry (site of), New Road, Belper
Type and Period (2)
- IRON FOUNDRY (Victorian - 1858 AD to 1900 AD)
- SAW MILL (Victorian to Mid 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1950 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
Alfred, Frederick and James Smedley (brothers) transferred from the Queen Street ironworks to Park Foundry in New Road in 1858. Park Foundry manufactured goods such as fire-grates, ovens, troughs and a variety of ornamental items throughout the 19th century. At the end of the century the New Road site was closed and a new ironworks opened on Derby Road, retaining the name, Park Foundry. (1)
The site is shown as 'Saw Mills' on early and mid 20th century OS maps. (2, 3)
The site became a depot in the later 20th century and was demolished in the late 1980s. (4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR19400 Bibliographic reference: Giles, J; Power, G; Smith, M. Naylor, P. editor.. 1999. An Illustrated History of Belper and its Environs. p. 41.
- <2> SDR20367 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile). XLV-1.
- <3> SDR18867 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1937-38. OS County Series, Third Revision, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). XLV-1.
- <4> SDR20587 Verbal communication: Farmer, A. Information derived from site visit, personal research, etc..
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3485 4736 (66m by 47m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELPER, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
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Record last edited
Nov 9 2017 12:09PM