Middlewich, a town in northwest England, lies on the confluence of three rivers – the Dane, the Croco and the Wheelock. Most importantly for the history of salt making, it also lies on the site of a prehistoric brine spring.
Remains of Croxton Salt Works (1980s)
Site of Kinderton Salt Works (1980s)
Aman's salt works, Middlewich, England
British Salt, Middlewich, England.
Open-pan salt making
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Open-pan salt making is a method of salt production wherein salt is extracted from brine using open pans.
Salt is still produced in the traditional way in Bo Kluea, Nan Province, Thailand
Open salt pan at Saline Luisenhall, Germany