Haigh Ironworks

Sectors:

  • Mechanical engineering Extraction machinery & other equipment production
  • Basic metals production Iron, steel & related alloys production

Notes:

Traced origins to late 1780s when established by Lord Balcarres, a local landowner, with partners. From 1793 leased by him to James Lindsay & Co and by 1804 had forge making machinery parts. 1835 leased to Evans Ryley & Burrows and from 1856 operated by Haigh Foundry Co which made mining machinery. Closed 1885

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