Monument record 6348/1 - Castle Ashby Estate Brickworks
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} The estate brickyard worked until circa 1940. The rectangular updraught kiln with seven firing holes was still standing in 1991.
{2} Known operating dates 1887-1901. A small works within the Castle Park on the north of the Grendon Road. Since it does not appear in the directories it may have been owned and used by the estate. There was one small kiln.
<1> STARMER G., List of Industrial Sites in Northamptonshire (Various, Including N.R.I.M.), (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN1444.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1880s, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 Inch Mapping Series (46.09), (part checked) (Map). SNN2671.
<3> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 2010, Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group Newsletter (Vol.115), p.22 (unchecked) (Newsletter). SNN44153.
<4> O'Rourke R., 1970, Some Northamptonshire Brickworks, p. 13 (Article). SNN103347.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN1444 Catalogue: STARMER G.. List of Industrial Sites in Northamptonshire (Various, Including N.R.I.M.). (unchecked).
- <2> SNN2671 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1880s. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 Inch Mapping Series (46.09). 25 inches to 1 mile. Sheet 46.9. Ordnance Survey. (part checked).
- <3> SNN44153 Newsletter: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 2010. Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group Newsletter (Vol.115). Northants. Industrial Archaeology Group Newsletter. 115. NIAG. p.22 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN103347 Article: O'Rourke R.. 1970. Some Northamptonshire Brickworks. CBA Group 9 (in Bulletin of Industrial Archaeology). 13. C.B.A.. p. 13.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (7)
- Parent of: Modern Brick Kiln (Building) (6348/1/1)
- Parent of: Possible Brick Drying Shed (Building) (6348/1/2)
- Parent of: Possible C20th Brick Pits (Monument) (6348/1/7)
- Parent of: Probable C19th Brick Pit (Monument) (6348/1/6)
- Parent of: Probable Industrial Building (Building) (6348/1/3)
- Parent of: Probable Industrial Building (Building) (6348/1/4)
- Parent of: Probable Industrial Tramway (Monument) (6348/1/5)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 85899 60145 (127m by 380m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE ASHBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 12 2017 11:15AM
