Monument record 6401/2 - Brickworks at Long Buckby Station
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Summary
Opened in around 1831 and finally closed about 1960.
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Full Description
{1} Worked by the Johnson family between c1831 to 1874. The yard closed for some years in the early 20th century but reopened c1920. The works closed in 1933 and remained disused until WWII when it was used for the storage and repair of ammunition boxes. Facing bricks were produced here after the war until its final closure c1960. In 1965 the site was taken over by Daventry Engineering Ltd.
<1> O'Rourke R., 1970, Some Northamptonshire Brickworks, p. 19 (Article). SNN103347.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN103347 Article: O'Rourke R.. 1970. Some Northamptonshire Brickworks. CBA Group 9 (in Bulletin of Industrial Archaeology). 13. C.B.A.. p. 19.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 4623 2667 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONG BUCKBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 22 2023 2:06PM
