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Saracen Foundry

Former ironworks in Glasgow

The Saracen Foundry was the better-known name for the Possilpark, Glasgow-based foundry company W MacFarlane & Co. Ltd, founded and owned by Walter MacFarlane.2 It is headquartered in Glasgow City.1 It ceased to exist in 1965.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1850Founded1
  • HeadquartersGlasgow City1

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Saracen Foundry, Possilpark, Glasgow c.1890
Photo: No image credit given. Library reference is Mitchell Library, GC f672.2506541443 MCF, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Saracen Foundry was the better-known name for the Possilpark, Glasgow-based foundry company W MacFarlane & Co. Ltd, founded and owned by Walter MacFarlane.2

The story

Founded by Walter MacFarlane in 1850.1

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Timeline

  1. 1965Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1850Founded Founded1

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