Description

Early 20th century. A circular cast-iron pot in a common-
brick setting, with a short square-section chimney stack
abutting the south-west corner. There is a firegrate on the
north side, and a concrete ramp on the east side, to allow
nets to be loaded and unloaded. The top courses of brick in
the setting and chimney stack are capped with concrete.

Statement of Interest

This device was used for boiling fishing nets and lines in

bark extract to preserve them from decay. The practice ended

when nylon replaced cotton and linen as materials for nets,

and this is a very rare survival.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56616805

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Recommended Books

• 
  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales)
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)