Abraham Darby I

Leased the derelict Coalbrookdale ironworks in 1708-09 and rebuilt its furnace to smelt iron using coke rather than charcoal for the first time, founding the family business that ran the works for three generations.

Mines operated

Mine	Region	Years
Coalbrookdale Ironworks	Shropshire	1709–1717

Record created: 26 August 2026 · Last researched: 26 August 2026