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First built by David Mushet in 1811 where he carried out experiments in iron making including experiments with the Bessemer process. His son, Robert, built the Titanic Steelworks on the same site and used the foundry to experiment in steel making in large quantities. He made the first steel alloys and the first steel railway line. When his railway lines were laid in Derby Station in 1857 they lasted for 17 years rather than the 3-5 months normally expected from earlier rails.
Today Darkhill Ironworks and the Titanic Steelworks are scheduled archaeological sites, and although much of the area is overgrown, it is well worth visiting.
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