Dixons Chimney At Shaddon Mill

Dixon's Chimney at Shaddon Mill is a notable chimney built in 1836 for Peter Dixon, designed by Richard Tattersall. Constructed from English bond brickwork with flush red sandstone quoins, the chimney features an octagonal tapering shaft that lacks a plinth or cap, and is reinforced with iron tie-bands at both the top and bottom. Originally over 100 meters high, it was the tallest chimney in the country at the time of its completion. The Carlisle Journal from 1836 notes the laying of the last stone on the chimney. It suffered damage from lightning in 1931, leading to the removal of the top 10 meters in 1950 for safety reasons, leaving it now at about 270 feet tall. The chimney stands in a prominent location at a road junction and is a recognizable landmark visible for many miles around.