Bower Spring Cementation Furnace
Bower Spring Lane, off Gibraltar Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8UB
A chance for a close up look and to learn about the history of the site and the technology at this recently restored, 200 year old survivor of Sheffield steelmaking.
There were once 250 cementation furnaces in the city converting iron into steel. We have old maps, illustrations of the process and notes on how this process was part of making Sheffield dominant in steel in the19th century.
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1000-1500
Location & directions
Bower Spring Lane, off Gibraltar Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8UB
- Directions:
- No parking onsite but public car parks nearby. Nearest tram is Shalesmoor. Buses run on Gibraltar Street (81 82). Only 10 minutes walk from city centre.
- Contact on day:
- Tony Ball [email protected]
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Level gravelled surface straight off public pavement, so a bit awkward for wheeled vehicles. No toilets on site. Assistance dogs permitted, but no other animals.
