Catcliffe Glass Cone, Glass cone in Catcliffe, England
The brick structure rises 70 feet high with multiple archways at its base, designed to control airflow for glass production operations.
William Fenney established the glassworks in 1740, selecting Catcliffe as it met the requirement of being over 10 miles from his previous workplace in Bolsterstone.
The glass cone represents the industrial methods of 18th-century glass manufacturing, featuring a central furnace system with designated areas for skilled craftsmen.
The site closed for public access in 2006 due to safety concerns regarding falling bricks, leading to restoration work completed in 2014.
During World War I, the glass cone structure served as housing for prisoners of war, later becoming a canteen during the 1926 general strike.
Location: Catcliffe
GPS coordinates: 53.39260,-1.36171
Latest update: March 25, 2025 14:17
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