Monument record 2525/7/0 - Birkenhead and Liverpool Saltworks
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Summary
Only the foundations of buildings of these two saltworks on east side of the River Weaver survive. To the north at the Wharton Works, the buildings are still occupied. There was a rocksalt mine and a twelve acre works here in 1915.
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Full Description
Foundations only of buildings of two works on east side of the River Weaver. To the north at the Wharton Works, the buildings are still occupied: there was a rocksalt mine and a twelve acre works in 1915 (1).
<1> Ashmore, O, 1982, The Industrial Archaeology of North West England, /72 (Book). SCH3181.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3181 Book: Ashmore, O. 1982. The Industrial Archaeology of North West England. /72.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 654 668 (299m by 275m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ66NE |
| Civil Parish | WINSFORD, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WHARTON, DAVENHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 16 2019 2:04PM