Monument record 15016 - Site of Brick Works

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Summary

The site of a late nineteenth to mid twentieth century brick works.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ7971 & SJ8071, 1874 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

The brick works is not depicted on this map.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1896-1898, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ7971 & SJ8071, 1898 (Maps and Plans). SCH3848.

This map depicts a brick works at this location. The complex of buildings is located at the southern end of the site with quarry workings to the north and east. Two circular kilns are depicted.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ7971 & SJ8071, 1909 (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.

the northern part of the quarry working have expanded and may include a tramway or railway.

<4> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review, CPE UK 1935, 17/01/1947 (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.

The earthworks associated with the workings are clearly visible, but no buildings are extant.

<5> Environment Agency, 2003-2020, Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys, 1m DSM Composite (25/10/2019) (Digital Archive). SCH7819.

The earthworks associated with the workings are clearly visible.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ7971 & SJ8071, 1874.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1896-1898. Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 in to 1 mile (1:2500). SJ7971 & SJ8071, 1898.
  • <3> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1909-1912. Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. SJ7971 & SJ8071, 1909.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire. CPE UK 1935, 17/01/1947.
  • <5>XY Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2003-2020. Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys. N/A. 1m DSM Composite (25/10/2019). [Mapped features: #52831 1m DSM Composite (25/10/2019); #52833 1m DSM Composite (25/10/2019)]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 800 712 (167m by 165m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ87SW
Civil Parish LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County LOWER WITHINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 20 2024 4:07PM