The present layout dates principally to the period 1948-1966 and probably represents the final phase of the operation of the 'Phoenix Glassworks' of the Barron Family - in operation until 1989 (Ashurst 1992, 128). The earliest known industrial concern was the "Mexborough Pottery" (SMR3618) established in 1800 by Robert Sowter and later operated by Samuel Barker whose son Samuel Barker Jr. converted the premises into the 'Don Iron Works' shown by the OS in 1852. This property, alongside the South Yorkshire Navigation canal, was joined in 1842 by the 'Don Works' a glassworks This works, to the east of the Don Iron Works, was joined by a 'New Don Works' (also glass) in 1857 and the two continued in operation, possibly absorbing the old iron works until the 20th century. From 1876 the works were known as the 'Phoenix Glass Works'. Presently in mixed and multiple industrial occupation.