Site of 19th century brickworks at Smiths Green Farm, Steeple Bumpstead (EHER 15327)
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Summary
Site of 19th century brick and tile works.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6716 4032 (166m by 148m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STEEPLE BUMPSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Brickworks part of the Smiths Green farm, to the north-west of farmhouse and buildings to the west of road from Steeple Bumpstead to Hempstead. In Use 1841-1889. Operated by Charles F. Fitch c. 1841. Thom. Smith by 1848 until 1863 and James Deeks c.1877. All farmers of Smiths Green Farm. The Brick yard was sold in 1886 and by 1889 was worked by H.G. Jarvis. Products: bricks, plain and pan tiles, pamments, and land drains. One kiln and two pug mills. <1> - <4>
Recommendations
No surviving buildings, site overgrown and part of bowls club. Important below ground remains are likely to survive, merits evaluation.
Sources
- <1> SEX52737 Field Survey Report: Corder-Birch, A.. 1997. Survey of Brickworks in Essex.
- <2> SEX63848 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1885-1886. Sale Notices.
- <3> SEX63847 DESC TEXT: Whites Directories. 1848-1863. Whites Directories.
- <4> SEX63846 Cartographic materials: Tithe. 1841. Steeple Bumpstead Tithe Map.