Thesaurus Term/Concept: CYLINDER HOUSE
| Identifier | 144603 |
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| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A building in which purified charcoal was produced by distillation of wood in sealed cast-iron retorts heated in fire-boxes. Tarry by-products were sometimes recovered by condensation flues. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MKE115991 Cylinder House, Marsh Gunpowder Works (Building) |