The Dawes brothers were persuaded to build an iron works adjacent to the iron fields, which became known as the Trent Ironworks, and construction began in 1862, the first cast being made on 26 March 1864.
The Dawes brothers were persuaded to build an iron works adjacent to the iron fields. The iron fields became known as the Trent Ironworks. Construction began in 1862.1862 was the first cast. This first cast was being made on 26 March 1864.