Monument record 6328/1 - Brickyard Cottage
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Summary
Site of a former brickyard, although by the early 20th century, only Brickyard Cottage remained. Earthworks of the former brick pits survive in the wooded area to the south.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Known operating dates- 1889-1901. A small works which is named on the 1901 6" OS map, but with no buildings shown. 1927 only 'Brickyard Cottage' is marked.
{2}Fieldname: Brickyard Cottage marked on 1927 & 1958 O.S. maps;
{3} Earthworks of former brick pits are visible on lidar.
<1> O'Rourke R., 1970, Some Northamptonshire Brickworks, (unchecked) (Article). SNN103347.
<2> STARMER G., List of Industrial Sites in Northamptonshire (Various, Including N.R.I.M.), (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN1444.
<3> Environment Agency, LIDAR Composite DTM - 1m, Accessed 23/02/2026 (Digital Plots). SNN111710.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN103347 Article: O'Rourke R.. 1970. Some Northamptonshire Brickworks. CBA Group 9 (in Bulletin of Industrial Archaeology). 13. C.B.A.. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN1444 Catalogue: STARMER G.. List of Industrial Sites in Northamptonshire (Various, Including N.R.I.M.). (unchecked).
- <3>XY SNN111710 Digital Plots: Environment Agency. LIDAR Composite DTM - 1m. https://data.gov.uk/dataset/6a117171-5c59-4c7d-8e8b-8e7aefe8ee2e/lidar-composite-dtm-1m. Accessed 23/02/2026. [Mapped feature: #88975 Earthwork extent, ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9960 8785 (115m by 150m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BENEFIELD |
| Unitary Authority | North Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 23 2026 11:58AM
