Building record MDR10430 - Former Gassing Shed, Old Lane, Darley Abbey, Derby
Type and Period (1)
- SHED (Former Type) (Victorian to Late 20th Century - 1870 AD? to 1968 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
Later 19th century development was concentrated to the east and south-east of the complex. By the time of the 1881 Ordnance Survey 1:2500 map it included the modest single-storeyed gassing shed … (1)
The mill closed in the late 1960s but still flourishes after a fashion, split up into smaller industrial units. (2)
The Gassing Shed and The Cottage, Ellison's Metal Products. Single-storey brick building with hipped slate roof, designed as a gassing shed (a process for finishing thread). The rear (north) elevation was originally mostly blind. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR19527 Bibliographic reference: Fowkes, D (ed.). 2003. Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology. A Gazetteer of Sites. Part VII. City of Derby.. p 5.
- <2> SDR19698 Bibliographic reference: Craven, M. 1996. The Illustrated History of Derby Suburbs. p 54.
- <3> SDR20056 Unpublished document: Morris, M (Mel Morris Conservation). 2004. Study to Identify Candidate Buildings for Grant Assistance and a Review of Conservation Area Boundaries, Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Gazetteer: 14-018.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 35416 38593 (43m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- EDR3895
- EDR2336
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Record last edited
Sep 10 2024 12:41PM