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Title: Brownmoor Sawmill Dumfriessire
Post by: Thowdfettler on Wednesday 17 October 07 14:42 BST (UK)

Hi
I have recently recieved a copy of a family / work photograph portrying what appears to be the workforce and family members, including two children together with horses.  All are situated behind and around a large circlar saw blade with Brownmoor Sawmill Dumfriesshire 1916 and 1919 painted on it. along with two thistles.
Can anyone with local knowledge advise as to where this firm or Sawmill was situated.

Thanx,  Stuart

Title: Re: Brownmoor Sawmill Dumfriessire
Post by: Gadget on Wednesday 17 October 07 19:00 BST (UK)

Hi Stewart

There are a number of refs coming up with Google. This one might help:

Click Here (http://www.frcc.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/ScotlandDumfriesshireForestsoftheSolwayCoastBrownmoor)

Gadget

Title: Re: Brownmoor Sawmill Dumfriessire
Post by: bealach on Wednesday 17 October 07 20:58 BST (UK)

Hello Stewart,
Brownmoor Wood is situated half a mile south of Ecclefechan and west of the M74.  The adjacent sawmill belongs to Carruthers Timber and is at Mein Bridge, Ecclefechan.  It is still in operation.
I hope that helps.
Bealach.

Title: Re: Brownmoor Sawmill Dumfriessire
Post by: Thowdfettler on Monday 22 October 07 19:12 BST (UK)

Thanx to Gadget and Bealach for their replies and info.   Stuart