New Lanark, The New Institution. Detail of specimen wall-tie.
SC 343040
Description New Lanark, The New Institution. Detail of specimen wall-tie.
Catalogue Number SC 343040
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of LA 1320
Scope and Content Cast-iron wall-tie on 'New Institution for the Formation of Character' at New Lanark, Lanarkshire New Lanark was founded in 1785 by David Dale and Richard Arkwright. It passed to Dale's son-in-law, Robert Owen in 1799. Owen developed the village into a model community, aiming to make it both profitable and humane. Wall-ties like this were a common way of strengthening the structure buildings. A rod is attached to the metal plate and runs through the building Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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