The bottom of Dixon's Chimney
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Image: © Rose and Trev Clough Taken: 28 Sep 2008
For information, see Image . The chimney is octagonal, constructed of brick with sandstone quoins. The outside diameter is 17ft 4in (5.28m) at ground level, originally tapering to 9ft (2.74m) at the top, before it was shortened. Below ground, four flues fed into the shaft from the boiler house, the end of which is seen on the right. Maintenance became a problem in the late 20th century, and the disused chimney was threatened with demolition. A series of metal restraining bands was put around the stack during this period, it must have been after 1986 as they do not appear in this photo : Image . Carlisle City Council bought Dixon's Chimney in the 1990s, and obtained external funding for the repair and preservation of this fondly regarded landmark - see Image .