Description

18th century. Roofless, circular-plan ruin of saltpan near former coal mine workings at Ascog Point. Harl-pointed red rubble sandstone; segmental-arch visible inside; cast-iron balustraded enclosure.

Statement of Interest

Constructed with the specific task of burning coal to boil sea water for the manufacture of salt. However, the process was soon abandoned due to numerous difficulties - the most pressing being the poor quality and supply of local coal. The SVBWG handbook cites another reason as the loss of all the equipment needed for salt extraction when the ship it was being transported in sank. An old postcard published in MacCallum (p25) depicts the structure without the vegetation that today surrounds it. See C A Whatley?s article in INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY REVIEW for a detailed description of the workings of saltpans.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17771449

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Recommended Books

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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)