Monument record 4240 - Sandbach Chemical Works
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Summary
Chemical works in Sandbach that produced Ammonium Nitrate for making explosives.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Chemical works in Sandbach producing Ammonium Nitrate (1). Given the location of the Elworth works that are present on the OS first edition and third edition.
<1> W D Cocroft, 2000, Dangerous Energy - The Archaeology of Gunpowder and Military Explosives Manufacture (Book). SCH4464.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1911-1914, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH3843.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1881-2, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2474.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH4464 Book: W D Cocroft. 2000. Dangerous Energy - The Archaeology of Gunpowder and Military Explosives Manufacture.
- <2> SCH3843 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1911-1914. Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 6 inches to 1 mile.
- <3> SCH2474 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1881-2. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 6 inches to 1 mile.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 737 612 (114m by 302m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76SW |
| Civil Parish | SANDBACH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ELTON, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2018 11:02AM