Barrow steam corn mill 1870-1972
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| Publisher | Transactions of the Cuimberland and Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society |
| Year of publication | 2010 X pp55-75 |
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| Medium | Digital Note: Copyright restrictions mean the attachment below only contains part of the publication. The full document is available for inspection at the Mills Archive Research and Education Centre. |
| Edition | 1 |
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| Scope & content | Prior to redevelopment of a large area adjoining Hindpool Road and Cornmill Crossing in Barrow-in-Furness, Greenlane Archaeology was commissioned to carry out a series of archaeological investigations. The largest element of this was the excavation of the entire remains of the former Barrow Steam Corn Mill, which was established in 1870 during a time of rapid growth for the town. Documentary study and the results of the excavation showed that the mill went through several stages of expansion and improvement, all of which reflected the changing nature of grain milling at the time, and many of which utilised the most advanced techniques and technology available. The expansion of the mill reflects the industrial growth of Barrow-in-Furness during the late nineteenth century, realised by the newly created dockyard, itself the product of the wealth and vision of a syndicate of local businessmen. At its peak the mill was part of an international trade in grain and flour and was at the forefront of both the local use of electricity and the national use of sprinkler systems. It remained in operation for almost 100 years, closing in 1967, subsequently being destroyed by fire in 1972. |