Repairs set to begin on Carlisle's Dixon's Chimney next week
Historic landmark to undergo major works to ensure safety
Major repair works are due to commence on Dixon's Chimney in Carlisle next week, aiming to preserve the historic structure for the future.
The project, led by Rafferty Specialist Access Services on behalf of Cumberland Council, will include mending cracks in the brickwork, replacing quoin stones, repointing stone areas, and swapping out damaged bricks.
Strict safety protocols will be employed on-site to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
Scheduled to start on Monday, 17th August, the main works on the grade-II listed building are expected to conclude by spring 2027, contingent upon weather conditions.
Billy Webster, Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer at Cumberland Council, emphasised the significance of the repairs by saying, "Dixon's Chimney is a key landmark in Carlisle and is an important, historical asset to the city. The council's significant investment in these repair works will help ensure it continues to be a safe structure going forward."
Originally built in 1863, Dixon's Chimney stands at around 270 feet tall and served as the chimney for the nearby Shaddon Mill.
The landmark underwent previous restoration in 1999, backed by Heritage England, the Lottery Fund, and Carlisle City Council.