Moss Bay Hematite Iron and Steel Company

History

Founded and owned by Charles James Valentine, the Moss Bay Hematite Iron Company in 1876 and was situated on the coast at Mossbay, Workington, Cumberland.

Contents

• History
• Transport
• References

The Moss Bay Hematite Iron Company became the Moss Bay Hematite Iron and Steel Company in 1881.

This company was liquidated in 1890 and reformed in 1891.

In 1909 it was amalgamated with other West Cumberland firms as part of the Workington Iron and Steel Company.

Transport

The works had North and South sidings connecting them to the local rail infrastructure and mines. Both the North and South sidings connected with the Cleator and Workington Junction Railway at Harrington Junction.

References