Derelict jam factory, Cinder Lane, Louth: detail, 2012

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Derelict jam factory, Cinder Lane, Louth: detail, 2012

Image: © Chris Taken: 22 Sep 2012

As can be seen, the beautiful brickwork on the chimney is in good condition. To demolish it is a crying shame. The old jam factory, of which it is part, is still there despite the expectation in 2008 that it was soon to be replaced with housing (7 flats, and possibly a house too). See Image and Image As you can see, it is now home to quite an extensive collection of plants. One of the problems has been the chimney. Louth centre is a Conservation Area, and the chimney a respected feature of the Louth skyline. The developer was supposed to conserve it. However, after a further 4 years of being left untouched, the neighbours are now understandably fearful that debris will fall on their houses. So reluctantly East Lindsey District Council has had to give in to the developer's wish to demolish it.

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53.364678
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