Monument record 6302/1/7 - Strip mill, Corby Steelworks

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Summary

Construction of the strip mill was begun in January 1935. The strip mill produced sheets of steel for the tube plant.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{2} The blooming mill and strip mill were started in January, 1935, and shortly afterwards the tube works went into regular production.

{3} Aerial photograph of 1952.


<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, EAW044698, accessed 25/05/2021 (Website). SNN112023.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Map: 1958. OS 6 INCH MAP. [Mapped feature: #83629 ]
  • <2> Article: Scopes, F. 1964. The Development of Corby: Part II, 1917-1939. Northamptonshire Past and Present. 3/No 5.
  • <3> Website: Historic England. Britain From Above. https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk. EAW044698, accessed 25/05/2021.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 9063 8975 (331m by 152m)
Civil Parish CORBY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 12 2025 9:21AM

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