Monument record 11108 - Tannery, Handbridge
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Summary
A tannery is recorded at the south end of the Old Dee Bridge in Handbridge on historic OS maps from the late 19th century. The yard consisted of a number of buildings, square watered filled pits (probably the tanning pits) and an engine house.
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Full Description
A tannery is recorded at the south end of the Old Dee Bridge in Handbridge on historic OS maps from the late 19th century. The yard consisted of a number of buildings, square watered filled pits (probably the tanning pits) and an engine house. (1-2)
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1872-1875, Metric Ten Foot Scale Town Plan of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH6780.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 407 657 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 8 2024 5:54PM