Jenny Brown's Point

[Paul]

THE CHIMNEY ON THE SHORE 

This chimney has puzzled people for a long time. 

Some have suggested that it was a beacon for ships. Others thought it could be part of a time kiln or a mine. We know now that it is part of a range of structures revealed as the saltmarsh in the area has eroded. We now think it is all that remains of a furnace used to purify locally-mined metal ores Archaeological excavation found a flue linked to the chimney. Deposits of coal and clinker, a waste from burning coal, support the theory that this was a furnace for purifying metal ores. 

Since 2014, the site has been the focus of a National Lottery Heritage Fund community archaeology project. led by Morecambe Bay Partnership and supported by Mourholme Local History Group and Arnside & Silverdale AONB Partnership. 

The furnace was probably built in the 1780s by the lord of the manor of Yealand, Robert Glason. The chimney was repointed and tapped using a lime sand mortar in the 1990s. This is why it looks so surprisingly smart today. 

Music by Enya - "The Humming"

Interesting additional info >>>  PDF

 

All we know for sure is that almost 400 years ago in the 1660s, there were two Jenny Browns, mother and daughter, living at nearby Dykehouse farm. Whatever the truth may be, Jenny Brown's Point is how this place is known and her name will be attached to this beauty spot for evermore.

 

Paul.

[Hatter]

A really nice video, Paul.  It does look like a good place to visit.

 

[Paul]

There's only a pleasant coastal walk, but the area is splendid.

Paul.

[Clicker]

Another  interesting video ... Enya's music  seems to suit  many of your   Drone Movies  Paul ...  I love the fact  that it is  still  called  Jenny Brown's Point  but we  don't really know why her name was attributed  to it ...apart from the fact that she lived nearby ...but maybe that  was a good enough reason if  that  Farmhouse was the  only building in the vicinity !

[Paul]

Ta Polly - it was a mystery for many years before the research shone a light or two.

Paul.

Edited May 21, 2023 by Paul

[Ryewolf]

Another great video Paul. You should take a trip up to Heysham, especially St Patricks Chapel and half moon bay.

[Paul]

15 minutes ago, Ryewolf said:

Another great video Paul. You should take a trip up to Heysham, especially St Patricks Chapel and half moon bay.

Thanks Geoff.

The power station (BNFL) have no fly zones so it may not be possible.

Paul.

[Ryewolf]

I think St Patricks Chapel and half moon bay should be okay but I'm not a drone flyer

[Ryewolf]

Regardless you should go to the Heysham Viking Festival on the 15th-16th July 2023, I've been before and it's a great place to take some photography

[Paul]

10 hours ago, Ryewolf said:

I think St Patricks Chapel and half moon bay should be okay but I'm not a drone flyer

 

It's in a resticted air space zone, no no flying allowed.

 

Edited May 22, 2023 by Paul