Monument record 4244/39/0 - Rylands Wire Works
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Summary
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Wire Works marked on the 1850 town plan of Warrington. It is marked on the 1890 plan of Warrington also, however it is much larger on this plan.
Started by George Ainsworth and Nathaniel Greg at the end of the C18th. John Rylands replaced Ainsworth as partner before 1812 (3).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1850-1, Five-feet to the Mile Scale Town Plan of Warrington (Maps and Plans). SCH4485.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1890, Metric Ten Foot Scale Town Plan of Warrington (Maps and Plans). SCH4536.
<3> Ashmore, O, 1982, The Industrial Archaeology of North West England (Book). SCH3181.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH4485 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1850-1. Five-feet to the Mile Scale Town Plan of Warrington. 1:1056.
- <2> SCH4536 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1890. Metric Ten Foot Scale Town Plan of Warrington. 1:500.
- <3> SCH3181 Book: Ashmore, O. 1982. The Industrial Archaeology of North West England.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 613 884 (162m by 191m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NW |
| Civil Parish | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
Record last edited
Feb 5 2024 3:07PM