Building record MAB38336 - ALMA WORKS, MILLGATE, ARBROATH
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Summary
Former textile mill complex, now partially cleared and the 'mill building converted into flats.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6403 4091 (122m by 105m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO64SW |
| Civil Parish | Arbroath & St Vigeans |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Former textile mill complex, now partially cleared and the 'mill building converted into flats. The complex was described by Hume in the 1970s as dating to the mid 19th century. A 3-storey and attic, 4 by 9 bay main block, with a 2 storey, 2 bay engine house at one end, a 10 bay range of single-storey weaving sheds, and two 3 storey office blocks, one 3 bay, the other 5'. On the demolition of Webster's Flax Textile Mill and excavation for foundations of new buildings on 07/07/1994, a well was discovered about 10m from the Brothock Water. It was constructed of dressed local red sandstone, 5m depth with water still in it. The diameter of this well was 3 m. Built over it was a brick domed construction finished off with a cast-iron ring measuring 28 inches by 10 inches by 1 3/4 inches. It would appear that this well operated as a pump for the steam engines within the works. Probably built mid-19th century. Since infilled and built over.
C/38838-9 (1995), C/38838-9 (1995) (Ground Photograph). SAB22392.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 124 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
Minchinton, W, 1984, [Untitled], 178 (Bibliographic reference). SAB7213.
KING, M, 1994, DES. ALMA WORKS, MILLGATE LOAN, 81 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1002.
WELL
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO64SW56;
- NRHE Numlink: 35618;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO64SW0056;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/35618 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB1002 Bibliographic reference: KING, M. 1994. DES. ALMA WORKS, MILLGATE LOAN. 81.
- --- SAB22392 Ground Photograph: C/38838-9 (1995). Black & White. C/38838-9 (1995).
- --- SAB7213 Bibliographic reference: Minchinton, W. 1984. [Untitled]. 178.
- --- SAB730 Bibliographic reference: Hume, JR. 1977. Industrial Archaeology of Scotland. 124.
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Record last edited
Jan 7 2021 2:55PM
