Monument record 7198/413 - Eayre's Bell Foundry/ Clock Manufactury
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Summary
Bell foundry established by the Eayre family in 1717 and carried on by them until 1762. The site was demolished in 1900.
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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. (1)
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1732 Eayre casting church bells
1775 Arnold (Eayre's nephew)
<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.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 86541 78691 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KETTERING, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 13 2022 9:32AM
