The Discharging House is part of Cooke's Explosive Works (NPRN 85184) in Cooke's Valley. The factory originated in 1865 and it was in use until 1995.

Source: David Gwyn & Merfyn Williams (1996) `A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of North West Wales?. Association for Industrial Archaeology.

Claire Parry, RCAHMW, 18 November 2011.