Site of early 19th century brick and tile works, 'Wintry Park Brick and Tile Works' (also known as 'The Epping Pottery'), The Lower Forest (EHER 15523)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of brick, tile, land drainage and pottery manufacturers.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 4692 0345 (137m by 153m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH WEALD BASSETT, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- BRICKWORKS (Early 19th century to Late 19th century - 1816 AD (throughout) to 1899 AD (throughout))
- TILE WORKS (Early 19th century to Late 19th century - 1816 AD (throughout) to 1899 AD (throughout))
- CLAY DRAINAGE PIPE WORKS (Early 19th century to Late 19th century - 1816 AD (throughout) to 1899 AD (throughout))
- POTTERY WORKS (Early 19th century to Late 19th century - 1816 AD (throughout) to 1899 AD (throughout))
Description
1997. Field survey.
These works at Epping Plain were adjacent to and east of the Epping to Harlow road. It was nearly opposite Wintry Park Farm at or near Wintry Wood adjoining the Lower Forest just north of Epping. They were operated by Robert Harvey from 1816-1851; Charles Foster from 1851-late 1880s: and John Foster from the late 1880s to the 1890s. Bricks, tiles, land drainage pipes and pottery were manufactured. The products were mainly used for farm buildings on the Copped Hall Estate. <1>
Site Assessment: Further cartographic/documentary research need to define nature and extent of Brickworks with survey. Archaeological remains probably survive that warrant investigation <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX52737 Field Survey Report: Corder-Birch, A.. 1997. Survey of Brickworks in Essex.