Sculptor: N/A
Date: Resited in 2007
Location: Shettleston Road at Westmuir Street
Description: Industrial relic. The inscription reads “R G Ross & Son Ltd Engineers, Glasgow, No.1767. 1915, Trade Mark, Rigby’s Patent”
Parkhead Forge, on which Beardmore Park is now situated, had as many asseven steam powered hammers in operation in its prime – violently shaping hot metal for large scale military, industrial, and transport applications.
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A steam hammer has been restored and positioned at the Eastern edge of the park
and this magnificent industrial artefact now serves as a focal point to the park and
surrounding roadways.
The iconic steam hammer, with featured lighting and interpretation board, is also a
direct link for members of the community or visitors interested in the industrial past.