Dixon's Chimney and Shaddon Mill, Industrial chimney and cotton mill in Carlisle, England.
Dixon's Chimney rises 290 feet from the ground, with thick walls measuring 10 feet at the base and an internal diameter of 17 feet 6 inches.
Peter Dixon constructed the mill and chimney in 1836, employing 8000 workers across four mills, making it England's largest cotton production facility at that time.
The Grade II listed structure represents the transformation of Carlisle from a medieval town into an industrial center during the nineteenth century textile manufacturing period.
The chimney's height was specifically calculated to disperse factory smoke above the city, preventing health issues for the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Following its cotton manufacturing period, the mill transitioned to wool production in 1883 before being converted into residential apartments and university facilities in 2005.
Location: Carlisle
GPS coordinates: 54.89190,-2.94528
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:37
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