The Foundry, Fordington High Street, Dorchester, Dorset
The Lott and Walne foundry in Dorchester dates from the early 19th century. Amongst other things the foundry produced much of the ironwork (drain covers etc) in the town and a few still carry this name. Lott & Walne were described as engineers, ironfounders and agricultural implement manufacturers. They traded at least over the period 1899-1955. Among the things they made were village water pumps. Find out more about forges and other metal working industries in our Teachers' Kit - Forges and Foundries.
