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Derwentcote Steel Furnace
Forge Lane
Hamsterley Colliery
Tyne and Wear
NE39 1BA
Hamsterley Colliery
Tyne and Wear
NE39 1BA
Tel: +44 0191 269 1200
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Type: Industrial Archaeology
Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace in Britain. It produced high grade steel for springs and cutting tools.
Opening Times
| 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
* Grounds open at any reasonable time (no access to Furnace).
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| All Types | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Awards
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Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BF
Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BF
