United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Lancaster
Silverdale
The Chimney on the Shore
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Lancaster
Silverdale
The Chimney on the Shore
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 22 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape
Location: Silverdale, Lancaster, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom
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.
September 8, 2023
The chimney was used as part of a furnace used for purifying local metal ores.
September 30, 2023
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