Stott Park Mill, Lakeside, Cumbria - Mills and Gins on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
Stott Park mill opened in 1860s using piped water from purpose built dams on Finsthwaite Heights to power a large water wheel. Around 1900 steam was generated to produce electricity and motive power for the belt pulleys. Some lathes were converted to electric power. Some remained belt driven. Eventually the water was used to generate electricity directly and this was used to power the lathes, which had been converted. The steam boiler was still used as the water supply was always unreliable.

Goods made were principally bobbins for the Lancashire cotton industry, but any turned wood product was possible. Tool handles.

Nowadays English Heritage manage the site and have "steam days" for public participation. The water supply no longer functions.

Year built?: 1860 Is the mill or gin still in operation?: Yes What is or was processed here?: wood bobbins Are tours available?: Yes, on a regular basis. How is or was it powered?: Water then steam. Now electric Related link to this waymark.: [Web Link]

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Date Logged Log User Rating   4/16/2012 bill&ben visited it