Site of 19th century brick and tile works, Hazeleigh Brick and Tile Works, South of Goat House Lane (EHER 15628)

Now destroyed. The site of Hazeleigh Brick and Tile works which operated between the 1840s and 1870s, producing bricks, tiles and significant quantities of drain pipes.

In Hazeleigh there were 'Chimney Field', 'Kiln Field' and 'Tile Pits' (Field) indicating early sites for earthenware manufacture. The Hazeleigh Brick and Tile Works were located north of Cock Clarks. They were operated by Moses Rand, from around the 1840s to 1862, and William Ellis, from 1863 to around the 1870s. The site produced bricks, tiles and drain pipes. Throughout its existence this brick and tile works made significant quantities of drain pipes. Moses Rand was almost certainly related to Samuel Rand who was a brick and tile maker at nearby Woodham Mortimer in the 1820s and 1830s. William Ellis was also a farmer at Hazeleigh. <1> Site Assessment: The site has reverted to woodland and important archaeological remains may survive. Desk top assessment and walkover in first instance with further intrusive works if warranted. <1>