18th to 19th century brickworks in Little Oakley (EHER 15562)
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Summary
The brickworks were located just within the Little Oakley parish boundary with Great Oakley, north east of 'Brick Kiln Cottage' and north west of Little Oakley Hall.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 207 290 (160m by 177m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE OAKLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The brickworks were located just within the Little Oakley parish boundary with Great Oakley, north east of 'BrickKiln Cottage' and north west of Little Oakley Hall.
Dated between 1860's and 1920's at least. <1>
Operated by Eade Sewell (born around 1826), in around 1860's.
The products were bricks.
Further Information:
During the 1860's. at least, Eade Sewell was operating the brickworks at Little Oakley. He lived at Little Oakley Hall where he farmed 756 acres. He employed Abraham Ling who lived in Brickkiln House as a brickmaker. By the 1920's there was a large rectangular kiln and four rows of hacks here.
Site Assessment:
Undeveloped. Field visit in first instance with impact assessment and further intrusive works if warranted.
Sources
- <1> SEX52737 Field Survey Report: Corder-Birch, A.. 1997. Survey of Brickworks in Essex.