Site of late 19th century brickfield, Station Road, Manningtree (EHER 15355)

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Summary

Later 19th century brickfield in Station Road. It was operated between 1870-1890 by Edward Henry Leigh. He archaeological potential was low and the are is now a modern housing estate.

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Grid reference	Centred TM 101 318 (378m by 320m)
Civil Parish	MANNINGTREE, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

BRICKWORKS (Late 19th century - 1870 AD to 1890 AD)

Description

19th century Brickfield in Station Road. It was as situated to the N of the Railway to Harwich, west of Lawford Ironworks and SW of the tanneries. It was operated between 1870-1890 by Edward Henry Leigh and produced bricks. The works had a single kiln and owner was also a fellmonger. In 1890 William Everson was also a brickmaker at Upper Manningtree. <1> <2> The archaeological potential was low and the are is now a modern housing estate.

Sources

<1> SEX52737 Field Survey Report: Corder-Birch, A.. 1997. Survey of Brickworks in Essex.
<2> SEX63792 DESC TEXT: Kelly's Directories. 1883-1911. Kellys Directory.

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