Monument record 7198/101/2 - Kettering Clothing Manufacturing Co-operative Society (Kaycee)

Also known as the Rockingham Box Factory. The factory was built in 1895 as part of the Kettering Co-operative movement and manufactured clothes. It was extended from Dryden Street along Field Street in the early 20th century, and continued to develop into the second half of the 20th century.

{1} Large factory corner building. Has a sign on the frontage for the Co-operative Society (which is only partially legible). Large four storey frontage with two storey shed behind. The building is dated 1895. Film 14, photo 5-9.

{3} Pre-Construct Archaeological Services carried out a Standing Buildings Survey on the former Rockingham Box Factory on the corner of Dryden Street and Field Street in Kettering. The factory was built in 1895 as part of the infrastructure of the Kettering Co-operative movement, and manufactured clothes. It was extended from Dryden Street along Field Street in the early 20th century, and continued to develop into the second half of the 20th century.

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

<2> Savage R.D., 2011, Former Rockingham Box Factory, Dryden Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (Report). SNN108291.

<3> Savage, S A, 2013, Former Rockingham Box Factory, Dryden Street/Field Street, Kettering: Historic Building Survey (Report). SNN114801.

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Feb 24 2023 2:32PM