Let’s continue our journey. We went to the chimney as I thought it will be something cool for Calvin to look. It’s build during the World War 2.
First we off to the museum,
Then we went to the chimney
The Chimney with the height of 106' - 6" (32.5 meters) appears square shapped with an inner hollowstructure. Thousands of red bricks were used to construct the monument reflecting typical English architecture. More than 23,00 red bricks were used merely to construct the outer walls of the Chimney. Excavation works revealed that the Chimney's base comprised of at least 12 layers of bricks (approximately 1 metre) in the formation of steps. It sits firmly on a large tract of limestone rock containing rich kaolin or porcelain clay which provided the strong foundation.
This strong natural foundation has kept the base stable. This is amazing because even without the modern technology of today, the structure still remains sound. Two arches at the chimney base functions as a wind breaker to protect the tower from strong winds. Steel rods use in the construction of the structure prevents cracking and at the same time stabilize the Chimney's base. Meanwhile, the monuments summit is supported by metal sheets to strengthen the upper structure.
The ‘Chimney’ was long thought to be nothing more than a ventilation shaft. However, recent findings revealed that there were no traces of smokes or burning to suggest its use as a chimney as popularly believed. Careful digging has revealed at least 12 layers of bricks beneath the surface. The structure sits firmly on a large tract of limestone rock containing rich kaolin or porcelain clay, which provided the strong foundation.
The ‘Chimney’ is still very much a mystery until today. Various hypothesis has been put forward to its purpose. Some said it was an unfinished mansion. While others said it was a light house beaconing passing ships. In its heyday, a thriving settlement was built at the sea front area below the Chimney. It was then used as a bell tower to announce the arrival of ships to the residents below. It has become an intriguing riddle that fascinates locals and visitors alike.
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