Site of mid to late 19th century brick and tile kiln, north of London Road (EHER 15629)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The site of a brick and tile kiln which was operational from the 1840s to 1870s and operated by David Wright. It produced bricks and tiles. It was possibly destroyed by the construction of the road and rail network, but further analysis is needed to confirm this.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8421 0707 (68m by 33m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A brick kiln was situated on the north side of London Road, east north-east of Maldon Cemetery.
Dates: approximately 1840s to 1870s.
Operator: David Wright.
Products: Bricks and tiles.
David Wright was also landlord of The Duke of Wellington Inn, London Road, Maldon. It appears that his brick kiln was either in the route of, or if not, very close to, the Maldon to Wickford Railway which was constructed in 1889.
Site Assessment: Possibly destroyed by rail and road construction but further documentary/cartographic analysis needed to confirm this. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX52737 Field Survey Report: Corder-Birch, A.. 1997. Survey of Brickworks in Essex.