The Chimney on the Shore

The Chimney on the Shore

Highlight • Historical Site

The Chimney on the Shore

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Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape

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Location: Silverdale, Lancaster, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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September 8, 2023

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It is widely speculated that the chimney represents the remnants of an illegal copper mining and smelting endeavour established by Robert Gibson during the 1780s.

Charlie Cosh

September 30, 2023

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The chimney was used as part of a furnace used for purifying local metal ores.

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