Site of post-medieval brickworks, North and South of Green Lane (EHER 11309)

Now destroyed. A brickworks which occupied two adjacent fields on the South side of Green Lane and a single field on the North side. The two fields to the South of Green Lane were owned by Croxton and were in use from the mid 19th century or earlier until 1935. The field on the North side was owned by Pitchers and opened sometime between 1893 and 1922, and was closed in the 1930s. As a result, all the buildings have now been demolished, though the clay pits are still visible.

Brickworks at Green Lane; all the buildings have now been destroyed. Two adjacent fields on the South side, one owned by Croxton, and the other by Pitchers, provided bricks for local use and ceased working in the 20th century. The clay pits area is still visible although overgrown. Pitchers closed in the 1930s and Croxtons in 1935. <1> Information from a local resident: 'going from Eves Corner, Croxtons was on the left and Pitchers on the right, the former probably open for just over 80 years. Clay was dug in the winter to make bricks in the summer. The kiln held 15,000 bricks. Most of the bricks were used locally but in later years were also sent further afield to building sites in Gidea Park and Romford. Ornamental bricks were also made for Creeksea Place when it was being restored or extended.' <2> See map <3><4>. Site Assessment: The buildings have been demolished; the clay pits are still visible but overgrown. Although buildings have been erected on part of the site, below ground deposits may survive. Field visit in first instance with follow on intrusive works if necessary. <1> <5>