Derwentcote Steel Furnace
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Derwentcote Steel Furnace
Image: © David P Howard Taken: 30 Aug 2013
This steel furnace was built in the 1730's and was used for cementation, a process which converted wrought iron to steel. It is one of the few complete examples of this type of furnace, and is the last surviving piece of evidence for cementation steelmaking in the north east. The site is managed by English Heritage. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/derwentcote-steel-furnace/
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Image Location
Latitude
54.903055
Longitude
-1.798174