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> Report: Twigg G D. 1994. Salt Working In Cheshire. N/A. /8.

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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