There was an iron foundry marked on this site from 1855 maps. The foundry belonging to Faulds and Woodiwiss recorded on Summer Lane in Baines 1822 trade directory (University of Leicester 2004 [accessed 24/1/08]). It is named on a map of Barnsley dating to 1823 (copy in ASWYAS 2000, fig.11). The site is still marked as an iron and brass foundry on 1931 maps. There was a major rebuild of the site in the mid 20th century. It is uncertain when the foundry changed to other industrial uses. The foundry was established within the strip fields enclosed from the open townfield. There is partial legibility of the enclosure pattern in the layout of the site and some buildings from the earlier phase of industry survive.