Monument record 4241/6/0 - Desoto Alkali Works
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Summary
Chemical Works marked on the 1:540 Town Plan of Widnes. It is also marked on the First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch to 1 mile Lancashire Maps [But as a Alkali and Sulphur Works], and on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch to 1 mile Lancashire Maps.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Chemical Works marked on the 1:540 Town Plan of Widnes. It is also marked on the First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch to 1 mile Lancashire Maps [But as a Alkali and Sulphur Works], and on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch to 1 mile Lancashire Maps.
<1> Roper H C, 1875, Roper 1:540 Town Plan of Widnes, 1875 (Maps and Plans). SCH4490.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1893-96, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Lancashire (Maps and Plans). SCH3847.
<3> Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6 inch to 1 mile - Lancashire (Maps and Plans). SCH3845.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH4490 Maps and Plans: Roper H C. 1875. Roper 1:540 Town Plan of Widnes, 1875.
- <2> SCH3847 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1893-96. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Lancashire. 25 in to 1 mile (1:2500).
- <3> SCH3845 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6 inch to 1 mile - Lancashire. 6 inch to 1 mile.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 507 848 (161m by 171m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ58SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WIDNES, PRESCOT, LANCASHIRE |
| Civil Parish | RUNCORN & WIDNES NON PARISH AREA, HALTON |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 22 2024 2:03PM