Although the site is now unrecognisable from its Steelwork's days, it is hoped that one small area can be retained and redeveloped as a heritage area.

This "Heritage Area" encompasses the oldest area of the Steelworks, and includes John Wilkinson's "Old Number 1" blast furnace, the Pattern Makers' Shop, the Foundry, the Machine Shop and the Agent's house.

The areas around these buildings was overgrown and in some cases the encroaching undergrowth was threatening the buildings' structure. We are active in making sure that the Heritage Area does not decay any further.

We are working with the current owners of the site, to ensure that the Heritage Area can be retained. In the short-term this means promoting the area through hosting group visits. In the long term we are hoping to secure funding through grants to develop the area so that 200 years of steelmaking will not be forgotten.