Site of late 19th century electrical engineering works, Whimshurst, Hollick and Co., South Fambridge (EHER 81655)
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Summary
Now destroyed. An engineering works opened in 1895 for the manufacture of electric cranes and dynamos. Closed by 1906.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8558 9595 (69m by 45m) Copied from 3rd ed OS map. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHINGDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING WORKS (Late 19th century to Edwardian - 1895 AD (throughout) to 1906 AD (throughout))
- (Alternate Type) FACTORY (Late 19th century to Edwardian - 1895 AD (throughout) to 1906 AD (throughout))
- CHIMNEY (Late 19th century to Edwardian - 1895 AD (throughout) to 1906 AD (throughout))
Description
Electric cranes and dynamos were manufactured here until 1906 when Wimshurst, Hollick and Co closed and the factory was put to the first of many subsequent uses. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Works [NAT]. <2>
A late 19th century factory. A group of buildings, now an engineering works, with brick chimney and row of cottages (EHER 40626); part of the former electric crane and dynamo works of Wimshurst, Hollick and Co, established after 1895 and closed by 1906. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX65399 Report: Crosby, T., Garwood, A. and Corder-Birch, A.. 2006. Industrial Housing In Essex: An archaeological, architectural and historic appraisal of housing provided by industry.
- <2> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1974.
- <3> SEX1399 Bibliographic reference: Alderton, D. and Booker, J.. 1980. The Batsford Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of East Anglia. p 88.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 925370
- National Monuments Record: TQ 89 NE 21