Chimney, Gilford Mill, Ann Street, Gilford, Craigavon, Co Down, BT63 6HX

This extensive former flax spinning mill and thread works is situated on the right bank of the Upper Bann, at the NW end of Gilford village, and has been sub-divided into five discrete units (/20A-E). HB17/01/020E, towards the W end of the premises, is a free-standing brick chimney formerly associated with the engine house (/020D). Whether it is an original structure or a later rebuild on the same footprint is uncertain. The chimney rises to its full height and is of octagonal cross-section (but with a circular brick lining), tapering inwards to its corbelled brick crown. Its top section is of fresher brick than lower down, indicating that it has either been rebuilt or was heightened. Square brick base with recessed rendered blind panels to E, S and W sides and projecting concrete cornice. Large opening on N side for flue intake from boiler. There are metal tie bars around its base and shaft and a lightning conductor down one side. Setting This chimney is located a short distance E of the engine house (HB17/01/020D) and just N of the multi-storey mill (/020A). To its N, separated from the premises by a post and wire fence, is a landscaped public park.