Monument record 1160/0/515 - Site of the Lion Brewery, South Bridge
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Summary
The Lion Brewery works were established on this site in the 1830s by Thomas Hagger. The buildings were demolished in the latter half of the 20th century and replaced by residential development.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} Photograph of the main brewery block in the 1960s.
{3} In 1899, the site is known as the Northampton Brewery Co Ltd (Lion Brewery) and comprises stores, stables and malthouses. Part of the main brewery block at the east end of the site is described as ruinous. Arched beer cellars are noted on the South Bridge frontage.
<1> Brown M.; Willmott B., 2010, Brewed In Northants: A Directory Of Northamptonshire Brewers 1450-1998 (Second Edition), p. 65-7 (Directory). SNN116719.
<2> Starmer G.H., 1967, CBA Record Cards: Industrial Archaeology in Northamptonshire, Photo ref 49 (Recording Form (Not SMR)). SNN565.
<3> Goad, 1899, Insurance Plan, Sheet 9-1 (Map). SNN105173.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN116719 Directory: Brown M.; Willmott B.. 2010. Brewed In Northants: A Directory Of Northamptonshire Brewers 1450-1998 (Second Edition). Brewery History Society. p. 65-7.
- <2> SNN565 Recording Form (Not SMR): Starmer G.H.. 1967. CBA Record Cards: Industrial Archaeology in Northamptonshire. Photo ref 49.
- <3> SNN105173 Map: Goad. 1899. Insurance Plan. Sheet 9-1.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7550 5972 (76m by 53m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 4 2025 3:03PM
