Louth Mill Parchment

Rectangular parchment with writing on it.

Object Identification

  • Object name: Louth Mill parchment, signed by Joseph Banks
  • Date: 1787
  • Owner: Louth Museum
  • Measurements: 697mm x 890 mm x 710mm x 900mm Weight: 99g
Parchment weighed down with glass plates and metal weights.

Object Summary

Large parchment dated 17th October 1787 – A declaration of trust from Sir Joseph Banks and Robert Vyner (Member of Parliament for Lincoln) relating to “a mill erected at Louth for the purpose of spinning sheep’s wool by machinery”. 

This object was conserved by Michael Hall. Find out more about him by clicking on the profile below!

Michael Hall