Appalling condition of live curb at Heage Tower Mill
- GIFF-HWS-02-12
- Item
- 1993
Alan Gifford comments: "The cap could not move because the roller carriage was broken and encased in pigeon droppings."
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
Lead flashing onto horizontal larch boards where a fan tail support fits, tower mill, Heage
Alan Gifford comments: "Where penetrations went though into the cap lead flashings were used the reduce risk of water ingress."
Gifford, Alan
The refurbished brake wheel, wind shaft and iron cross at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "A temporary site work shop was set up to enable the , cap, wooden brake wheel, iron wind shaft and striker gear to be refurbished. New cast iron teeth segments were fitted to the brake wheel."
Gifford, Alan
Cap is removed from Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "On a stormy day in July 2001 the sails and cap were removed by a large mobile crane."
Gifford, Alan
View down onto cap over curb at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "An unusual view over the debris filled curb track down onto the old cap."
Gifford, Alan
Vertical larch boards being fitted to the cap at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "Vertical larch boards being fitted to the cap. The water proof membrane and the iron cross are clearly visible."
Gifford, Alan
The cap being lowered into position at Heage Tower Mill
Alan Gifford comments: "The cap is being lowered into position on the curb track. There was less than 4" clearance on the diameter of the tower and a great many steadying hands were needed."
Gifford, Alan