Possible site of post-medieval brick production, Brickfields placename, Wimbish (EHER 15723)
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Summary
Two field names indicate brickmaking.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5648 3714 (83m by 36m) Polygon corroborates with OS historic maps. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIMBISH, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1997-2002. Survey.
In this parish historically called 'Wimbish-cum-Thundersley', were two field names indicating brickmaking, namely 'Brick Clamp Meadow' and 'Brick Field'.
There was a brickworks at NGR: TL 56503714 just within the Wimbish parish boundary with the Municipal Boundary of Saffron Walden, south-south-east of Bears Hall. The OS 25in. 1st Edn. 1877 map (sheet 9.6) shows an ‘Old Brickkiln’ and ‘Old Clay Pit’ on this site. Production had clearly ceased by the late 1870s but was probably in use earlier in the 19th century.
Site Assessment = Undeveloped with potentially intact below-ground remains. Desk-based assessment and walkover in first instance to determine location of significant buildings/structures with further intrusive works if warranted. <1>