The Historical Metallurgy Society originated in the early 1960s in response to the damage and even destruction of many historically important metallurgical sites. Conservation, research and protection are still a core part of the Society’s role.

If you are concerned about the loss of any aspect of our metallurgical heritage, then please contact the Conservation Officer. The sorts of things we are able to help with include:

• demolition or damage to metallurgical production sites ranging from plough damage to the ‘humps and bumps’ of a medieval smelting site in the countryside, to the demolition of a 1960s metalworking factory in a city centre.
• loss or potential loss of archives, production records and other documentary sources either through factory closure or rationalisation within an organisation
• inadequate provision being made through PPG16 and the planning process for archaeological recording on a site of specific importance
• advice and support for local societies and other special interest groups campaigning to save aspects of the metallurgical heritage.