Description and History of Site:-
Demolished in 1932. Glover's Directory of 1829 records that: " ... the shot tower of Messrs. Cox, Poyser and Co. is a curious and interesting object. This is a circular building, about fifty yards in height. The formation of the shot is an ingenious process, for which the proprietors of the Works have a patent. The ore, in a state of fusion, is poured from a boiler at the top of the tower, and falls through sieves into a reservoir of water below. This tower suffered considerably by fire about three years ago, but was shortly afterwards repaired, and is now in full operation." Apparently in use as a Public House in 1899.

Thought to have been built ca. 1809, the tower was demolished as part of the reconstruction of central Derby in the 1930's. It appears to have been in use as "J. G. Fox, Corn Stores" immediately prior to its demolition.

Further Reading and References:-
Glover's Directory of the County of Derby, Henry Mozley & Son, London, 1829.

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Key Words :- lead shot ammunition tower

Address :- Morledge, Holmes, The, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2AW
Grid Ref :- SK 35431 36253
Co-ordinates :- Lat 52.922529 , Long -1.474451
Local Authority :- Derby City Council
Site Status :- Site demolished or no longer extant
Site Condition :- Site cleared - no above ground remains visible
Site Dates :- ca. 1809 - 1932
Record Date :- 28 December 2022

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