Monument record 2456/1/2 - Verdin Cooke Works
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Summary
Salt Works established by J Verdin Cooke and Co in 1908 as their second works. The first was at Cledford, Middlewich. The works was closed down in 1926 and demolished in 1933. These works were connected to the railway by a spur with a level crossing over Birchwood Road and which also connected to a coal wharf.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Salt Works established by J Verdin Cooke and Co in 1908 as their second works. The first wasat Cledford, Middlewich. Connected to railway by a spur with a level crossing over Birchwood Road and which also connected to a coal wharf. The works was closed down in 1926 and demolished in 1933. I suspect the closure was as a result of the Middlewich Salt Co (i.e. Cerebos) take over of Verdin-Cooke and a major expansion of the Cledford Middlewich site. Not sure about present status of site open land in 1974 (1).
<1> Twigg G D, 1994, Salt Working In Cheshire, /10 (Report). SCH2919.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2919 Report: Twigg G D. 1994. Salt Working In Cheshire. N/A. /10.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 701 884 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ78NW |
| Civil Parish | LYMM, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LYMM, LYMM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 21 2022 3:03PM