Monument record 7198/413 - Eayre's Bell Foundry/ Clock Manufactury

Bell foundry established by the Eayre family in 1717 and carried on by them until 1762. The site was demolished in 1900.

{1} Eayre's Bell Foundry/ Clock Manufactury - Bell foundry established by the Eayre family in 1717 and carried on by them until 1762. Site located in Wadcroft (Bell Foundry Lane). Bells found in many churches including Brixworth, Long Buckby, Daventry, Old and Rothwell. The site was demolished in 1900.

{2} 1732 Eayre casting church bells, 1775 Arnold (Eayre's nephew)

{3} Painted sign on the north-facing elevation of a single-storey brick building in Bellfoundry Lane, Kettering. The sign comprises black lettering on a white rectangular background and bears the inscription 'Bellfoundry Lane'. The sign is poorly legible due to surface loss. The building has a slate roof.

<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period, (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN4.

<2> STARMER G., 1981, A Check-List of Northamptonshire Foundries, P. 6 (Extract). SNN103905.

<3> Project volunteers and MOLA, 2026, Ghosts of Industry record forms (Digital archive). SNN117091.

Record last edited

Sep 24 2026 12:42PM