Monument record 2618/3 - Nene Valley Tannery/ Keunen's Tannery
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Summary
Now demolished.
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Full Description
{1} Nene Valley Tannery/ Keunen's Tannery, Station Road
Nene Valley Tannery on Station Road shown on maps of 1900 and 1926 has been demolished and industrial buildings stand on the location. New Keunen's Tannery erected in 1930's previously known as Nene Valley Tanning Company - development of Addington Road Company.
The tannery is part of the Pittard group and processed 3000 to 3500 hides per week. Both suede and grain leather is produced in a range of colours. Some of the suede goes to make slippers for markets and Spencer and 30-40% of grain leather is exported. 153 people are employed in the tannery, which works 3 shifts.
Clock tower had date of 1916, but many additions to buildings up to 1980's. 2The topsy turvy arrangement of buildings on three storeys was described by NIAG as a "typical tannery".
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period, (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN4.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN4 Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period. Mapinfo\Archive\ExtensiveSurvey\Rushden. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 95540 70755 (67m by 71m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | IRTHLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 17 2022 1:03PM
