- Museum
- New Lanark World Heritage Site
- Date
- 1800
- Title
Silent monitor
- Object Name
- Silent monitor
- Description
This small four-sided wooden block was known as a ‘silent monitor’ and was used by Robert Owen as a means of imposing discipline at New Lanark. The silent monitor was introduced by Owen after he and his partners took over the mills in 1800. Find out more and see the 3D model on Sketchfab.