Elsworth, D. W. and Whitehead, S. (2007). Junction of Hindpool Road and Cornmill Crossing, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria: Archaeological Excavation. Ulverston: Greenlane Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1006769. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Junction of Hindpool Road and Cornmill Crossing, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria: Archaeological Excavation
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Abstract:		 As part of redevelopment of a large area adjoining Hindpool Road and Cornmill Crossing, Barrow-in-Furness, an excavation was carried out of the entire site of a former steam corn mill. The corn mill was built in 1870-1871 by a syndicate of local businessmen and it had doubled in size by 1874. In 1880 it was sold to Messrs Walmsley and Smith, and then to Edward Hutchinson Ltd in 1903. During its lifetime it was extremely innovative. It was the first building in Barrow to be lit by electric lighting, it soon adopted the Hungarian roller technique of grinding grain, and was the first corn mill of its type to be fitted with an automatic sprinkler system. It closed in 1967 and was destroyed by a fire in 1972. The excavation was carried out as four tasks: the initial removal of a layer of reinforced concrete covering the site, the removal of demolition rubble from within the rooms by machine, hand cleaning of remaining areas, and a watching brief carried out during demolition. The entire footprint of the building, including outbuildings and offices, was exposed and was in many areas found to be very well preserved. The excavation revealed nine phases of activity, from the initial deposition of ballast, upon which the mill was built, to form the dock, through the various phases of expansion, to the eventual destruction of the building and covering of the site in concrete in 1990. Many of the identifiable periods of expansion and development of the site corresponded to recorded events or changes in ownership, and, although most of the important processes took place on the upper floors, some information regarding the power systems and water supply was acquired. In addition, evidence for an unexpected corn drying kiln was also present on the site and a useful collection of locally-made bricks works was also recovered. The Barrow steam corn mill is the only known example that has been totally excavated, it also utilised some of the most advanced technology of its time.
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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)
Cumbria HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2007
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Site: Junction of Hindpool Road and Cornmill Crossing
Parish: BARROW IN FURNESS
District: Barrow-in-Furness
County: Cumbria
Country: England
Grid Reference: 319510, 469000 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) BRICK (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) TILE (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) CORN MILL (Monument Type England)
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OASIS Id: greenlan1-28121
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Created Date:		 23 Nov 2016