Eidsfos Verk
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Eidsfos Verk was established as ironworks
at Eidsfoss
in Vestfold
, Norway in 1697 by Lieutenant General Caspar Herman Hausmann
. In 1785 the works were acquired by merchant Peder von Cappelen
. The ironworks closed in 1873.
Among the company's later activities has been production of foundry
products, freight wagons and agricultural machinery
. Part of the old ironworks has later become a museum.
Ironworks
An ironworks or iron works is a building or site where iron is smelted and where heavy iron and/or steel products are made. The term is both singular and plural, i.e...
at Eidsfoss
Eidsfoss
Eidsfoss is a village in Hof municipality, in Vestfold county, Norway. It is located near Lake Eikeren.The village was the site of the Eidsfos Iron Works which dated to 1697. The iron works was closed during 1873. The village is also the location of the historic Eidsfos Manor which dates from...
in Vestfold
Vestfold
is a county in Norway, bordering Buskerud and Telemark. The county administration is in Tønsberg.Vestfold is located west of the Oslofjord, as the name indicates. It includes many smaller, but well-known towns in Norway, such as Larvik, Sandefjord, Tønsberg and Horten. The river Numedalslågen runs...
, Norway in 1697 by Lieutenant General Caspar Herman Hausmann
Casper Herman Hausmann
Casper Herman Hausmann was a Danish-Norwegian General, lumber merchant and squire. He was born 10 January 1653 at Segeberg in the Danish duchy of Holsten , which was then in union with Denmark-Norway. He died 9 September 1718 in Christiania and lies in a crypt in Oslo Cathedral. He was married to...
. In 1785 the works were acquired by merchant Peder von Cappelen
Peder von Cappelen
Peder von Cappelen was a Norwegian merchant and politician. He was involved in timber trade and owner of ironworks, and a member of the Parliament of Norway.-Personal life:...
. The ironworks closed in 1873.
Among the company's later activities has been production of foundry
Foundry
A foundry is a factory that produces metal castings. Metals are cast into shapes by melting them into a liquid, pouring the metal in a mold, and removing the mold material or casting after the metal has solidified as it cools. The most common metals processed are aluminum and cast iron...
products, freight wagons and agricultural machinery
Agricultural machinery
Agricultural machinery is machinery used in the operation of an agricultural area or farm.-Hand tools:The first person to turn from the hunting and gathering lifestyle to farming probably did so by using his bare hands, and perhaps some sticks or stones. Tools such as knives, scythes, and wooden...
. Part of the old ironworks has later become a museum.