Newcastle, Percy Iron Works

HER Number:
1595

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Percy Iron Works

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Metal Smelting Site

Site Type: Specific:
Iron Works

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Demolished Building

Description:
The Percy Iron Works date from the first half of the 19th century. The L-shaped block with slate roof and part of the workshop in the north-west corner of the site to the rear of 91-95 Percy Street were remnants of the iron works, but had no apparent features relating them specifically to this industry. The buildings were demolished circa 1988.

Easting:
2465

Northing:
6473

Grid Reference:
NZ24656473

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 1595 >> Pers comm. I. Ayris, 1987, Rear of 91-95 Percy Street