Oliver's Mill, Middleport, Burslem
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Oliver's Mill, Middleport, Burslem
Image: © Brian Deegan Taken: 20 Jul 2017
Grade II Calcining bottle Oven and Mill on the banks of the Trent & Mersey canal were used for firing flint for Grinding and milling, which was added to the clay to give better whiteness and strength. The ovens were built By Oliver & Sons in 1909 and last used around 1964.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.035942
Longitude
-2.203966