Monument record 4244/39/0 - Rylands Wire Works

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Summary

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.

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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> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1850-1. Five-feet to the Mile Scale Town Plan of Warrington. 1:1056.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1890. Metric Ten Foot Scale Town Plan of Warrington. 1:500.
  • <3> Book: Ashmore, O. 1982. The Industrial Archaeology of North West England.

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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

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Record last edited

Feb 5 2024 3:07PM