Duddon furnace, Grade II* listed blast furnace in Millom Without, England.
The Duddon furnace stack stands 29 feet high, constructed from local stone with rooms under the bridge leading to the charging platform.
The furnace operated from 1736 to 1867, initially established as a joint venture between the Cunsey Company and the Backbarrow Company for pig iron production.
The furnace represents industrial innovations of the 18th century, demonstrating the transition from traditional ironworking methods to more advanced manufacturing processes.
The site includes a 100-foot-long charcoal barn and iron ore store, accessible through hiking trails within the Lake District National Park.
Water power for the furnace operations came from a specialized leat system connected to the River Duddon, later enhanced with blowing cylinders.
Location: Millom Without
GPS coordinates: 54.28400,-3.23550
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:30
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