The Domestic Finishing Mill, Anchor Mills, Paisley

摘要

Built in 1886, the Domestic Finishing Mill is part of the Anchor Mill Complex. One of the few surviving buildings from Paisley's industrial heritage, this massive and beautifully constructed building is category A Listed (see fig 1). Although the building was in continual use for more than a century it has stood derelict for over 10 years. One of the main architectural features is a 11 x 28m high central light well or atrium. This atrium is covered by an ornate glazed lantern roof light and is surrounded on each level by "Victorian' timber and glass screening (see fig 2 and 3). Whilst the building has lain derelict it has been victim to numerous arson attacks, the most serious of which occurred approximately 6 years ago. A fire was deliberately raised on the fourth floor of the building, which caused major structural damage to that floor.