Site of late 19th century brickfield at High Easter (EHER 15688)
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Summary
The brickfield dated between the 1870s and 1880s and was operated by John Mathews.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6428 1573 (95m by 86m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH EASTER, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1997. Field survey.
Brickfield at High Easter. Ancient field names in High Easter which indicate earthenware manufacture are 'Brick Stopes', 'Claypits', 'Pantile Pasture', and 'Tylers Field'. The brickfield was due north of Upper Harveys, west of Rolfe's Farm and south-west of Parsonage Brook. It dated between the 1870s and 1880s and was operated by John Mathews. This small brickfield had one kiln.
John Mathews was also a farmer at the appropriately named Brick House. The Mathews family owned extensive land in High Easter as follows: Frederick J. Mathews 1,259a 1r 32p, Messrs. Mathews 230a 0r 14p, and S.P. and F.J. Mathews 208a 0r 39p.
It has been reverted to agricultural use and important archaeological remains may survive. Desk top analysis and walkover in first instance with intrusive works if warranted. <1> - <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX52737 Field Survey Report: Corder-Birch, A.. 1997. Survey of Brickworks in Essex.
- <2> SEX76998 LIST: 1870-1894. Essex Directories.
- <3> SEX76769 Bibliographic reference: 1873. Return of Owners of Land in England and Wales.
- <4> SEX43340 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1861-1876. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (1st edition). 25". Sheet 33.13.