page_title: Silloth
section_title: Industry
hierarchical_section_title: Silloth / Industry
caption_attribution_description: English: "Lore Prahm" entering the outer harbour at Silloth Port, Solway Firth, England
context_page_description: Silloth is a port town and civil parish in Cumbria, historically in the county of Cumberland, England. The town is an example of a Victorian seaside resort in the North of England.
  Silloth had a population of 2,932 at the 2001 Census, reducing slightly to 2,906 at the 2011 Census.
context_section_description: Port of Silloth
  One of the busiest ports in Cumbria, Silloth is owned and operated by Associated British Ports. The main cargoes are wheat, fertiliser, molasses, forest products and general cargo.
  Carr's Flour Mill
  An example of a Victorian flour mill, the building was constructed adjacent to the New Dock in 1887. Carr's flour mill is an operating mill which supplies flour to a number of food manufacturers such as United Biscuits, Warburtons and several other leading bakeries and confectioners. Carr's Flour Mill is now owned by Whitworths.
  Agriculture
  Farming of livestock, mainly sheep, beef and dairy cattle, takes up most of the surrounding landscape.
  Tourism
  There are a number of static and touring caravan and camping parks in the town and surrounding area.
  Derwent Brewery
  The town has a small brewery which produces traditional ales to the original recipes for the guest beer market. 
  Many small businesses are located on the former Second World War airfield and associated buildings.
caption: Silloth docks 2008
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