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Derwentcote Steel Furnace

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Forge Lane
Hamsterley
County Durham
NE17 7RS

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Derwentcote Steel Furnace
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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.

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    • Allen H
      Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
      on a walk
      4 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 28th August 2019
      A very old furnace with an insight into how we lived and made iron back when I was young. Very interesting place Read full review
    • john e
      Gateshead, United Kingdom
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      Solo travel
      Not much has changed
      4 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 24th August 2021
      I passd by while on a short walk in the area, and took time to renew my impressions of the site. With a bit of imagination you can understand why it was built there, and why it fell into disuse... Read full review
    • Seabhag
      Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
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      Informative and enjoyable guided tour
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 31st August 2021
      The guide, John, was welcoming and informative. The walk was informal but educational, John answered lots of questions and our small group had a lovely hour. The information boards were good, but... Read full review
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    • Dogs Accepted - Dogs allowed on leads.

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    2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

    * Any reasonable time during daylight hours (Grounds only - no access to Furnace). Closed 24-26 December and 1 January.

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    10 miles south west of Newcastle, on A694 between Rowlands Gill and Hamsterley.

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    Train: Metro Centre, Gateshead, 7 miles
    Bus: Go North East 45/46 Newcastle - Consett

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