Active alloy steel engineering works first depicted in 1923. Metal working on this site since at least Yorkshire Tire and Axle Co. in 1855. From 1861 the "Northfield Iron and Steel Co." was producing marine anchors under the direction of a Capt. Rodgers (Munford 2003, 144) By the 1893 OS the works are shown as disused and cleared by 1904. The 1923 OS shows the present buildings. Previously this area of Masborough was part of the 'North Field' of the towns open field system.