George Sitwell (ironmaster)
George Sitwell | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1601 |
| Died | 1667 |
| Resting place | Eckington, Derbyshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Derby School |
| Known for | Ironmaster |
| Spouse |
Margaret Childers
(m. 1667; died 1658) |
| Children | 7 |
| Parent(s) | George Sitwell Mary Walker |
George Sitwell JP (c. 1601–1667), was a 17th-century landowner and ironmaster. He built Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire in 1626. His company mined, forged, and rolled iron for use in Britain and overseas. It exported a complete rolling mill to the West Indies.