© Ian M Spooner
© Ian M Spooner
Built in 1785, the Tilt Forge hammers were driven by the site's main waterwheel. The forgemaster and hammer man would sits before them, making crown scythes; this was done by forge-welding a piece of crucible steel between two pieces of wrought iron, like a sandwich.
After plating, the scythe went to the hand forgers for finishing in one of the small forges in the courtyard.
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The Hamlet is currently closed for the winter and we look forward to welcoming you in the spring
Joni, the Hamlet cafe, is open daily throughout the winter
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Abbeydale Road South
Sheffield
S7 2QW
Tilt Forge
© Ian M Spooner
Tilt Forge
© Ian M Spooner
© Ian M Spooner
© Ian M Spooner
© Ian M Spooner
© Ian M Spooner
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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Continuing Display
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Continuing Display
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Continuing Display
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Experience the working waterwheel and machinery in action, see the tools of the trade and hear stories about the grinders who worked here over the centuries.
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