Wortley Top Forge

The oldest surviving heavy iron forge in the world

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Although this website has the cooperation and support of the volunteers and management of Wortley Top Forge Museum, the only connection with the South Yorkshire Industrial History Society and South Yorkshire Trades Historical Trust is the webmaster’s private membership of these groups.

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Wortley Top Forge is administered by the South Yorkshire Trades Historical Trust. Registered charity no 1093233 · Log in