Images and diagrams of sack hoist at Eskdale Mill

This material is held atMills Archive

  • Reference
    • GB 3132 SMDN-2014.0029
  • Dates of Creation
    • 2014
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 2 sheets of paper and 2 photographs.
  • Location
    • Upper Heyford - BX0000002311185

Scope and Content

Diagrams explaining the working of the sack hoist with its unique cut-out mechanism and photographs of the machinery.

Custodial History

Diagrams were created in response to a query about the workings of the cut-out mechanism sack hoist mentioned briefly in 'Eskdale Mill, Boot, Cumbria' by D King ('Mill Memories' 11, November 2012). They were sent by David King to the archive in September 2014.

Additional Information

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