Huntsman Crucible Furnace and Huntsman Tilt Hammers blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Huntsman Crucible Furnace and Tilt Hammers The furnace (1829) is the world's oldest surviving example of the type developed by Benjamin Huntsman. In its day it represented a great metallurgical achievement. The tilt hammers (1785) are probably the oldest set on their original site. They exemplify engineering technology in the heyday of water power. Together they symbolise the achievement of steel-makers and engineers which provided the foundations of the Industrial Revolution. Recorded plaque organisation: Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

The Huntsman Crucible Furnace, built in 1829, is the world's oldest surviving example of a furnace type developed by Benjamin Huntsman for producing high-quality steel, while the Huntsman Tilt Hammers, dating from 1785, represent early engineering technology powered by water. Together, they symbolize key advancements that underpinned the Industrial Revolution.