Monument record 7198/79 - Avenue Works: R Griggs and Co Ltd.

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Summary

A single storey boot and shoe works located on the north side of St Peters Avenue. This brick built factory has its roof covered in diamond shaped asbestos cement tiles. Ordnance Survey maps and documentary sources, show that it was built circa 1900.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Avenue Works Boot and Shoe., Russell Street / St Peter's Avenue
Number of sinlge storey north light sheds . Now in use by R Griggs and Co Ltd. Erected between 1900 and 1926.There is no office frontage Film 4, photo 15, 25. (1)


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

<2> Historic England, R Griggs & Co Limited (formerly Avenue Works), St Peter's Avenue, Kettering, BF103793 (Archive). SNN114926.

<3> ENGLISH HERITAGE, 2000, Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey, KETT48 (Catalogue). SNN105075.

<4> Bellamy B, 1993-4, Boot and Shoe factories in Kettering, P50 (Photographs). SNN111256.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period. Mapinfo\Archive\ExtensiveSurvey\Rushden. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
  • <2> Archive: Historic England. R Griggs & Co Limited (formerly Avenue Works), St Peter's Avenue, Kettering. BF103793.
  • <3> Catalogue: ENGLISH HERITAGE. 2000. Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey. English Heritage. KETT48.
  • <4> Photographs: Bellamy B. 1993-4. Boot and Shoe factories in Kettering. P50.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 87217 78543 (56m by 63m) Central
Civil Parish KETTERING, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 1310430

Record last edited

Jul 12 2023 3:08PM

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