Building record 1624/37/1 - Tower Factory (John Shortland)
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Summary
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Type and Period (5)
- INDUSTRIAL BUILDING (Modern to Mid 20th Century - 1850 AD to 1960 AD?)
- SHOE FACTORY (Demolished, Modern to Late 20th Century - 1850 AD to 1999 AD)
- WORKSHOP (Modern to Mid 20th Century - 1850 AD to 1960 AD?)
- WAREHOUSE (Modern to Mid 20th Century - 1850 AD to 1960 AD?)
- TOWER (Modern to Mid 20th Century - 1850 AD to 1960 AD?)
Full Description
{1} The Tower Factory shown on early Ordnance Survey maps has been demolished. John Shortland moved to Irthlingborough in 1875 - he established shoe works in Church Street after separating from his father and brother in 1899. Building extended in 1904; There were two production units and warehouse. Wearra brand used in 1906; 1919 John Shortland Ltd became an incorporated company on 15th November; 1929 took over original Tower Works for closing and rough stuff departments.
{2} Tower Factory, with 'Chateau-style' tower attached to 3-storey, 12-bay building. Some smaller 2-storey workshops survive below the works.
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period, (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN4.
<2> Palmer M; Neaverson P., 1992, Industrial Landscapes of the East Midlands, p.90 (checked) (Book). SNN3691.
<3> Chapman P., 2014, Archaeological Desk-Based Heritage Assessment of Tower Factory, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire September 2014, (unchecked) (Report). SNN109841.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN4 Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period. Mapinfo\Archive\ExtensiveSurvey\Rushden. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN3691 Book: Palmer M; Neaverson P.. 1992. Industrial Landscapes of the East Midlands. Phillimore. p.90 (checked).
- <3> SNN109841 Report: Chapman P.. 2014. Archaeological Desk-Based Heritage Assessment of Tower Factory, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire September 2014. Museum of London Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 14/176. MOLA Northampton. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 94178 70357 (37m by 23m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | IRTHLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 7 2021 2:07PM
