Moira Furnace, Industrial blast furnace museum in Ashby Woulds, England.
The Moira Furnace stands along the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal, featuring a vertical structure with blank arches and a connected bridgehouse for iron production.
Built by the Earl of Moira in 1804, this iron-making facility operated until 1811, using local iron ore and coal from the surrounding Ashby Woulds area.
The museum within the bridgehouse presents exhibits about iron smelting methods and displays artifacts that demonstrate the industrial development of Leicestershire.
North West Leicestershire District Council maintains this Grade II listed building, which includes lime kilns, craft workshops, and educational facilities for visitors.
The furnace contains its final load of partially smelted materials from 1811, providing direct evidence of the technical difficulties that led to its closure.
Location: Ashby Woulds
GPS coordinates: 52.73290,-1.53575
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:26
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