Wix Brick and Tile Works (EHER 15696)

Wix Brick and Tile Works were situated at Abbey Kiln, east of the road junction at Wix Green, south of the road to Ramsey and north of the road to Great Oakley. The site is undeveloped with the potential of archaeological remains.

Wix Brick and Tile Works <1> were situated at Abbey Kiln, east of the road junction at Wix Green, south of the road to Ramsey and north of the road to Great Oakley. Dates: By 1845 to around 1910. Operators: James Cutting (c1796-1876) by 1845 to 1876. William Everson, 1876 to 1886 or later. Clement Smith, c late 1890's. Edward Gross, by 1902 to c1910. Products: Bricks and tiles. Further Information: James Cutting was a brick and tile maker and building operating from Abbey Kiln, Wix. He was also a brickmaker and builder at Bradfield (see under Bradfield for further details). In around 1859 James Cutting employed J. Peck as manager of his Wix Brick and Tile Works. In 1873 James Cutting owned 2a 0r 38p of land and William Everson then owned 1a 0r 17p of land in Wix. Following the death of James Cutting on 28th August 1876, William Everson continued the Wix brick and Tile Works. He was also a builder and assistant overseer. The next owner during the late 1890’s was Clement Smith who also had another brickworks at Weeley (see under Weeley for further details). The final owner was Edward Gross who was also a market gardener. Site Assessment: Undeveloped with the potential of archaeological remains. Walkover and desk top analysis in the first instance with further intrusive works if warranted.