Hawton Works
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Hawton Works
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 14 Sep 2012
The building is the last remnant of the former Hawton Gypsum works. It survived as a listed building largely on the basis of the completeness of the machinery. Sadly arson and metal theft have completely disposed of all the interesting equipment leaving an empty shell. Listed Grade II.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.047208
Longitude
-0.806006