Den Burn Works, Brechin
Former works and textile mill complex. Part is now in commercial use, part converted for residential use. The first factory was built in 1854. Replaced by a steam-powered factory in 1864. The south block was raised from 2 to 4 storeys in 1871. The clock is by William Oxley and Co of Manchester, 1871.[1] [2]
David and Robert Duke, linen manufacturers, owned the works in 1863[3]
1939 'PUBLIC NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the BLOWING DOWN of STEAM BOILERS at the various JUTE WORKS throughout the City will be carried out at 5.30 p.m., FRIDAY, 29th, and Noon, SATURDAY, 30th inst. This intimation is given to the Public in terms of the Control of Noise (Defence) (No. 2) Order, 1939. FURTHER, the Publio Attention is also specially drawn to this Notice so that any sound heard resulting from this work may not be mistaken for Air-Raid Warning, and in order to prevent publio alarm being created. D. & R. DUKE, Ltd. Den Burn Works, Brechin.'[4]. This is one of a series of similar adverts regularly placed by local firms in 1939 and 1940.