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2. Millom
Robert carefully moving the Millom Stone into the work space . Danny and Irene working on the Millom sone . Photos Irene Rogan
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Robert Morris-Eyton moving the Millom Stone into the temporary workspace at Beckside Farm, Whicham Valley,
Danny Clahane letter carving.
Irene Rogan testing her newly acquired carving skills on the Millom Stone.
Design development images of iron-ore infused sand, molecular structure of iron designs and Giant’s Grave standing stones. Photos: Irene Rogan. Top right Millom Ironworks Archive
Inspiration came from the Iron Ore infused sand found in on local shores and Millom Ironworks (shown in the archive photo) became RSPB Hodbarrow some years after it was closed down. The molecular model of Iron is referenced in the design development. Giants Grave, Kirksanton, pictured, is one of the many ancient standing stones and circles in the area, influencing Irene’s designs for the Millom stone.
Formal Handing over of the Millom stone. Photos: Penny Moreton local photographer
The formal handing over of the MIllom stone to Millom Town Council. Pictured: Angela Dixon, Mayor of Millom,
Robert Moris-Eyton, Bexkside Farm, Whicham who generously provided space for the temporary workshop and (in
front of the stone) artist Irene Rogan.
The stone has poetic words ‘’Hidden Earth, Red Rock Ore, Iron Beneath Our Feet’ anon.
The side panel with the words: ’And Red As Haematite’ by Norman Nicholson a poet many works deal extensively
with the Ironworks and the aftermath of the closure as well the local natural and built environment.
