Replacement stonework in Heage Tower Mill
- GIFF-HWS-03-08
- Item
- 2001
Alan Gifford comments: "New stones inserted into the stone tower. At this stage they still need to be pointed with lime mortar."
Gifford, Alan
Replacement stonework in Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "New stones inserted into the stone tower. At this stage they still need to be pointed with lime mortar."
Gifford, Alan
Excavating new stone on site at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "When digging to fit a cesspool tank we hit the same stone as the mill was originally built from and were able to extract sufficient material to repair the tower!"
Gifford, Alan
The poor condition of parts of the stonework on Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The soft ironstone of the tower was badly eroded in places and needed extensive repairs."
Gifford, Alan
Digging out entrance to under croft of Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The entrance to the under croft was completely blocked - see GIFF-HWS-01-19 . The excavation eventually revealed a sound stone slab paved area."
Gifford, Alan
The basement or under croft of Heage Tower Mill being cleared of debris
Alan Gifford comments: "There were tons of debris and rubbish in the under croft and the floor was very uneven."
Gifford, Alan
Cleaning debris on dust floor at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The mill was filthy and considerable rubbish was cleared throughout the mill."
Gifford, Alan
Appalling condition of live curb at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The cap could not move because the roller carriage was broken and encased in pigeon droppings."
Gifford, Alan
Painting tenter gear at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "John Boucher painting the tenter gear during MMG work party."
Gifford, Alan
Rust removal on the wallower at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The wallower was severely rusted and a powered wire brush was used to clean it up."
Gifford, Alan
Painting wood preservative on vat at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "It was decided to retain the old wooden vat and it was treated with a coat of wood preservative."
Gifford, Alan
Painting quant and eye plate of stone at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "MMG (Midland Mills Group) organised work parties to give the mill a more 'cared for' look. The iron work on the burr stone and quant are being painted by Tim Booth."
Gifford, Alan
Visitors inside Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The mill was packed with visitors on occasional open days. This view shows crowd waiting to get to upper floor."
Gifford, Alan
Site clearance at Heage Tower Mill - kiln area
Alan Gifford comments: "The old kiln building had collapsed and was cleared by Barrie Job, helped by young son David, on MMG work party."
Gifford, Alan
Site clearance at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The site was overgrown and an early attempt to clean it up was organised by Midland Mills Group, together with local people."
Gifford, Alan
Heage Tower Mill - public meeting to seek support
Alan Gifford comments: "A public meeting was held in Heage in spring 1997, attended by about 50 people, seeking support for the repair programme."
Gifford, Alan
Heage Tower Mill - lottery submission
Alan Gifford comments: "A full report was prepared seeking funds to restore the mill, which covered restoration and sequent operation. Grants from various bodies reached over
Gifford, Alan
Lightning damage to sail at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "One sail was badly damaged in the June 1995 lightning strike."
Gifford, Alan
Wet rot on bin floor at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "There were many problems with water ingress and wet rot was apparent on the bin floor."
Gifford, Alan
Lightning damage to sack frame, Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The mill was struck by lightning in 1995 and severely damaged one sail and this sack support frame."
Gifford, Alan
Overgrown entrance to under croft, Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The entrance to the mill under croft was completely overgrown and filled with debris in 1992."
Gifford, Alan