Shelton Iron and Steel Works

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Date:1955 - 1960 (c.)

Description:The original slag tip at Shelton iron and Steel Works before reduction. By 1961 one and a quarter million tons of slag had been removed. In the foreground is the Trent and Mersey Canal with the steel works finishing sheds.

The Steel Works at Shelton were founded by the Earls Granville around 1830. Steel production at Shelton Bar ended in 1978 but the processing of existing steel continued in the rolling mills until the 27th April 2002 when the plant finally shut down.

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Shelton Iron and Steel Works

The original slag tip at Shelton iron and Steel Works before reduction. By 1961 one and a quarter million ...

Shelton Iron and Steel Works

The original slag tip at Shelton iron and Steel Works after reduction. In the foreground is the Trent ...

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Image courtesy of: Mr Basil S Jeuda

Donor ref:P2016.003.0032 (37/30409)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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