Monument record 6307/1 - Islip Ironworks
Please read our guidance about the use of Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
The ironworks was founded in 1871. Initially, two blast furnaces were erected with the foundations laid out for four more. The first two furnaces were put into blast in 1873. In 1879 two further furnaces were built, although only two were in blast at once until 1883 when three were in blast at once. During the 1920s the number fell to two until the closure of the furnaces in 1942. Ore and limestone were obtained from the surrounding quarries.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Ironworks operated between 1873 and 1942.
{3} Description of site and its workings.
<1> STARMER G., List of Industrial Sites in Northamptonshire (Various, Including N.R.I.M.), (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN1444.
<2> Tonks E., 1991, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Kettering Area, (unchecked) (Book). SNN44039.
<3> Edmonds, F.H., Model of Islip Blast Furnaces, (unchecked) (Leaflet). SNN107656.
<4> STARMER G., 1970, Ironworks in Northamptonshire, p. 22-5 (Article). SNN56646.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN1444 Catalogue: STARMER G.. List of Industrial Sites in Northamptonshire (Various, Including N.R.I.M.). (unchecked).
- <2> SNN44039 Book: Tonks E.. 1991. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Kettering Area. 5. Runpast Publishing. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN107656 Leaflet: Edmonds, F.H.. Model of Islip Blast Furnaces. (unchecked).
- <4> SNN56646 Article: STARMER G.. 1970. Ironworks in Northamptonshire. CBA Group 9 Bulletin of Industrial Archaeology. 11. CBA. p. 22-5.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 969 782 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ISLIP, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 21 2021 12:52PM
