2012
NX9775 : Rosefield Mills - elaborate riverside facade
taken 13 years ago, near to Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, Scotland
This is 1 of 3 images, with title starting with Rosefield in this square
Rosefield Mills - elaborate riverside facade
Dumfries was a major producer of tweed in the late 19th/early 20th centuries. Rosefield, opened in 1885 by Charteries Spence & Co., was the largest mill in the area.
The date 1886 is carved on the parapet. The Historic Scotland listed building description gives detailed architectural information Link
(Archive Link ) .
Tweed production ceased around the 1930s, the mill buildings were adapted to other uses but have been decaying for many years.
The date 1886 is carved on the parapet. The Historic Scotland listed building description gives detailed architectural information Link
(Archive Link ) .Tweed production ceased around the 1930s, the mill buildings were adapted to other uses but have been decaying for many years.
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- Grid Square
- NX9775, 361 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Rose and Trev Clough (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 9 June, 2012 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 28 June, 2012
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NX 9736 7545 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:3.7729N 3:36.5168W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NX 9737 7545
- View Direction
- West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
