Hareshaw Ironworks (Bellingham)
At NY 842836 are the remains of an ironworks founded circa 1838. These include a dam on the Hareshaw burn and the buried remains of a bank of coke ovens, the lower parts of a furnace stack and the foundry yard. (1)
History of the site and referecnes. (2)(3)
The site now consists of some undulating earthworks and has reverted to meadow land. The dam has partially collapsed. The site features on a walk card produced by the National Park Department who manage the site. (4)
The dam stands to a height of 6m (20ft) and is 9.5m (31ft) wide. The main furnace site is mainly obliterated by a modern factory. Cottages at Bellum Brae to the south were for iron workers (NY88SW 61). (5)
Closed in 1848. (6)
The temporary success of the ironworks is surprising condering the poor transport of the times. (7)
A row of houses built for the manager and officers of the ironworks still stands, adjacent to the present ambulance station. (8)
On the east bank of the Hareshaw Burn are a few rows of cottages and higher up the hillside are the remains of spoil heaps as remnants of the once important works. Further upstream are the remains of the dam. (9)
Iron from Bellingham was used in the construction of the High Level Bridge between Newcastle and Gateshead. (10)
Site of short-lived mid-19th century ironworks. Furnace area is lightly built over. Charging-area earthworks of coke ovens and roasting kilns are clear. Dam reduced in height but leat is traceable. The close dating is valuable, giving potential for examination of residues with firm context. (11)
Dam surveyed in 2000. (12)
Archaeological evaluation in 2007. (13)
NY 842 836. Hareshaw ironworks. Scheduled No ND/594. (14a)
History of the site and referecnes. (2)(3)
The site now consists of some undulating earthworks and has reverted to meadow land. The dam has partially collapsed. The site features on a walk card produced by the National Park Department who manage the site. (4)
The dam stands to a height of 6m (20ft) and is 9.5m (31ft) wide. The main furnace site is mainly obliterated by a modern factory. Cottages at Bellum Brae to the south were for iron workers (NY88SW 61). (5)
Closed in 1848. (6)
The temporary success of the ironworks is surprising condering the poor transport of the times. (7)
A row of houses built for the manager and officers of the ironworks still stands, adjacent to the present ambulance station. (8)
On the east bank of the Hareshaw Burn are a few rows of cottages and higher up the hillside are the remains of spoil heaps as remnants of the once important works. Further upstream are the remains of the dam. (9)
Iron from Bellingham was used in the construction of the High Level Bridge between Newcastle and Gateshead. (10)
Site of short-lived mid-19th century ironworks. Furnace area is lightly built over. Charging-area earthworks of coke ovens and roasting kilns are clear. Dam reduced in height but leat is traceable. The close dating is valuable, giving potential for examination of residues with firm context. (11)
Dam surveyed in 2000. (12)
Archaeological evaluation in 2007. (13)
NY 842 836. Hareshaw ironworks. Scheduled No ND/594. (14a)
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ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY, The Hareshaw Ironworks Dam 2000; ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM
TRIAL TRENCH, Hareshaw Ironworks, Bellingham 2007; The Archaeological Practice Ltd
TRIAL TRENCH, Hareshaw Ironworks, Bellingham 2007; The Archaeological Practice Ltd
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