Monument record 6302/1/6 - Bessemer steel plant, Corby Steelworks
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Summary
The first steel was made at the plant in 1934.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} The first steel was made in the Bessemer plant in December 1934.
{3} Aerial photograph of 1936.
<1> 1958, OS 6 INCH MAP (Map). SNN4802.
<2> Scopes, F, 1964, The Development of Corby: Part II, 1917-1939 (Article). SNN112492.
<3> Historic England, Britain From Above, EPW049773, accessed 25/05/2021 (Website). SNN112023.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SNN4802 Map: 1958. OS 6 INCH MAP. [Mapped feature: #83628 Extent of plant in 1958, ]
- <2> SNN112492 Article: Scopes, F. 1964. The Development of Corby: Part II, 1917-1939. Northamptonshire Past and Present. 3/No 5.
- <3> SNN112023 Website: Historic England. Britain From Above. https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk. EPW049773, accessed 25/05/2021.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 9027 8974 (233m by 284m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CORBY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 9 2021 3:34PM
