Build

Date 1855

Event ID 960061

Category Building History

Type Build

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Rashiewell Works, Dens Road was built 1855 as a power loom weaving factory but after the merger into Jute Industries was reassigned to winding. Now Dens Road Market, the rather hotch-potch buildings allow one to see a factory interior. Its tall circular- section chimney is one of few left.

Information from Mark Watson, Historic Scotland, 5 May 2013.