Description

G A Cox, circa 1862-5, with a small extension in 1883. Single storey, with a partially 2-storey S elevation for ground floor canteen and store, extended from 20 to 27 bays in 1883. Sash and case windows. Cornice and parapet. E elevation single storey with loading doors, cornice and parapet. 2-storey 1 by 2-bay beam engine house with windows in architraves, cornice and parapet, at NE corner. 6 hipped roofs, 2 slated, but N section modernised in centre and slated at E and W ends.

Interior cast-iron columns with brackets for shafting. Heavy foundations at rear of calenders. Original timber roofs in 2 S bays, N section modern.

Listing includes colossal 152" 5-bowl calender complete with arms and weights, probably by Robertson and Orchar, 1874 or 1885.

Elaborate stone gate piers with wrought iron lamps, 1860s.

Statement of Interest

Now the oldest substantial Calender works in Dundee. The calender is probably the largest machine of its type in the UK and was originally in Bowbridge Works.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17801604

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Recommended Books

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  Northumberland (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Oxfordshire: North and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Cumbria: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living
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  Cork: City and County (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)