Plan of the Furnace at Chapeltown, Sheffield, 1777

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Plan of the Furnace at Chapeltown, Sheffield, 1777

Full title: Plan of the Furnace at Chapeltown with the Watercourses above and below it, describing by a gilded line the proposed Cut through the Lands of the Duke of Norfolk to the intended Furnace near Cowley.
Scale 4 chains : 1 inch [20 inches : 1 mile]
Surveyor: William Fairbank II.
Covers the Blackburn Brook from the north edge of Parkin Wood to Cowley; levels added. All watercourses, old and new, shown, and the Chapel Furnace and dam; measurements of levels listed.
Marked: Thomas Parkin tenant, wear [weir], John Gibson tenant, Sir? William Horton's land, Tanner Dam, Parkin Wood, Samuel Hallowes land, [?] tail, Duke of Norfolk's land, furnace, garden, dam, turnpike road from Barnsley to Sheffield, John Hague's cottage, intended wear [weir], Hesley Park, ancient water course, [dead Lan?], [?-forth] Wroes land, [... level continued... the present by goight], Broom Fields, turnpike road [from] Woodhead to Rotherham, Holme, Samuel Smith tenant, John Kirks farm, Pond Yard, John Ellis tenant, Nicko Fields [Nicho Fields?], quarry, Lathe Ing, The Hill, Cowley,
Dimensions approx. 68.5 x 19 cm.
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: arc04458

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate "Plan of the Furnace at Chapeltown, Sheffield" from 1777. The detailed drawing, created by surveyor William Fairbank II, provides a comprehensive overview of the furnace and its surrounding watercourses. With a scale of 4 chains to 1 inch (20 inches to 1 mile), this plan covers an extensive area from Blackburn Brook in Parkin Wood to Cowley. The print highlights various landmarks and features along the way, including Thomas Parkin's tenant wear, John Gibson's tenant land, Tanner Dam, Samuel Hallowes' land, Duke of Norfolk's land, Chapel Furnace and dam. It also marks important elements such as turnpike roads connecting Barnsley to Sheffield and Woodhead to Rotherham. Measuring approximately 68.5 x 19 cm in size, this historical document offers valuable insights into the industrial landscape of Chapeltown during that era. It not only showcases the layout of the furnace but also includes measurements of levels listed throughout. Preserved at Sheffield Libraries under reference arc04458, this print is a testament to Sheffield's rich history and serves as a valuable resource for researchers and history enthusiasts alike. Its intricate details provide a glimpse into how industries were planned and operated during the late eighteenth century in this bustling cityscape.

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