You will see me describe things as Wrought Iron gates, Wrought Iron railings etc. You would be forgiven for thinking that I am referring to Wrought Iron being the material that is used to make the gates and railings, this is not the case. There are exceptions, but as a rule all new gates and railings are made from steel, a more refined and modern version of Wrought Iron. Wrought Iron has been used crudely since the medieval period but from the 16th century on, ironwork became sophisticated and highly ornate, the demand of Wrought Iron hit its peak in the 1860s and was replaced by steel mid 1900s. The word wrought means to be beaten out or shaped by hammering. This is describing the proses of manufacturing Wrought Iron. So when you see me or other businesses describing gates as Wrought Iron gates what we really mean is wrought steel gates. This is an important to be clear on especially when it comes to restoration as genuine Wrought Iron is not commercially manufactured and is considerably more expensive. If you would like a quote on a new steel work or restoration on genuine Wrought Iron, do not hesitate to contact us via the contact page. I hope this explanation has been useful and informative.