Victorian Chimney In Leeds To Be Shortened Due To Public Safety Fears Leeds
The 33m long structure, which is more than 150 years old, is part of the Grade II listed Stonebridge Mills in Farnley, which is being converted into homes as part of a £25m redevelopment. Those involved in assessing the chimney reportedly said it was “severely damaged”, cracked on four sides, and warned that the top had to be removed “for reasons of public safety”. Instead, they plan to reduce the height of the chimney by six meters to 27 meters....