Monument record 1119/1/5 - Brunner Mond Sandbach Works
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Summary
Ammonia Soda works established in 1873 on the plot between Malkin's bank and Wheelock Top salt works. Not a salt making site but pumping natural brine which after purification is converted into Sodium Carbonate etc. Process licensed from Solvay, initially by Gascoigne, Kearne and Richards but taken over by Brunner Mond in 1880. Closed down ca 1930 and demolished in 1932. Now part of the golf course.
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Full Description
Ammonia Soda works established in 1873 on the plot between Malkin's bank and Wheelock Top salt works. Not a salt making site but pumping natural brine which after purification is converted into Sodium Carbonate etc. Process licensed from Solvay, initially by Gascoigne, Kearne and Richards but taken over by Brunner Mond in 1880. Closed down ca 1930 and demolished in 1932. Now part of the golf course (1).
<1> Twigg G D, 1994, Salt Working In Cheshire, /8 (Report). SCH2919.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2919 Report: Twigg G D. 1994. Salt Working In Cheshire. N/A. /8.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 764 590 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ75NE |
| Civil Parish | BETCHTON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BETCHTON, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 23 2024 4:06PM