Elsworth, D. W. and Whitehead, S. (2008). Ellel House, Chapel Lane, Galgate, Lancashire: Archaeological Building Recording. Ulverston: Greenlane Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1003135. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Ellel House, Chapel Lane, Galgate, Lancashire: Archaeological Building Recording
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Series:		 Greenlane Archaeology Ltd unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Ellel House is situated next to the Galgate Silk Mill, which is thought to have been the earliest water powered silk mill in the country, established in 1792. The historical connection between Ellel House and the silk mill is uncertain; it was probably built to provide a home for one of the mill owners, probably in the late 18th or early 19th century, and was certainly used as a home for the mill manager in the later 19th century. The building recording revealed five clear phases of development of the site, although the first of these was unlikely to be genuine and is based on doubtful documentary sources. The main part of the building was almost certainly built in the early 19th century, perhaps between 1800 and 1820, and took on much of its present form at that time. It was subsequently extended with an addition to the service wing, again in the first half of the 19th century, and further smaller additions in the form of outshuts and porches were added by the end of the 19th century. In the later 20th century it was subject to several changes of use and a large number of unsympathetic alterations were made including the insertion of partition walls and new doorways and the removal of numerous features, particularly the fireplaces. While an architecturally interesting building in its own right Ellel House is perhaps more significant as part of a wider landscape of structures associated with the silk mill, although all of these have since been put to other uses. Its poor condition and vulnerable situation makes any proposals to re-use it a valuable means to prevent further decline and help restore the appearance of at least part of the larger site. It is recommended that every effort be made to preserve those original features that remain and where possible remove the most obtrusive modern additions.
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Author:		 Daniel W Elsworth
Samuel Whitehead
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Publisher:		 Greenlane Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Lancashire SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2008
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Site: Ellel House, Chapel Lane, Galgate, Lancashire
Parish: ELLEL
District: Lancaster
County: Lancashire
Country: England
Grid Reference: 348555, 455805 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) N/A (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) BUILDING (Monument Type England)
BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: greenlan1-45364
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Note:		 A4 spiral bound full-colour report printed double-sided
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Created Date:		 23 Nov 2016