Site of 19th century brick kilns, 'Ballards Gore Brickworks', Gore Road (EHER 11331)
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Summary
Now destroyed. Two brick kilns, opposed with a central chimney. The Ballards Gore Brickworks was built in the early 1800s and was worked until the end of the 19th century. Only one kiln and the chimney survived in 1979, and the site was being re-landscaped as a golf course.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9037 9296 (502m by 449m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Two brick kilns, opposed with a central chimney. One kiln has completely collapsed. <1> <2>
Site Assessment: 'Buildings in a state of collapse'. <1>
The Ballards Gore Brickworks was built in the early 1800s and was worked until the end of the 19th century. Initially the quarrying was for brickearth, which formed the upper geological strata, however subsequently the gravel revealed under the brickearth was quarried for sale as building aggregate. Originally there were two kilns, a chimney, engine-shed and paddle-wheel. Only one kiln and the chimney survived in 1979, and the site was being re-landscaped as a golf course. <3>
NRHE data transfer:
Brick kilns (disused) [NAT]. <4>
Brickworks, near Ballards Gore, TQ 9049 28. Early 20th century. Small remains of derelict kilns and chimney. <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX33019 DESC TEXT: MAP. 1975. SMR.
- <2> SEX224 Photograph: Unknown. unknown. SMR. 6 frames.
- <3> SEX62927 Report: Medlycott, M.. 2003. Canewdon Historic Settlement Assessment report.
- <4> SEX60991 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1945-present. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 Post War National Grid (5th Epoch). 1:2500. 1974.
- <5> SEX1399 Bibliographic reference: Alderton, D. and Booker, J.. 1980. The Batsford Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of East Anglia.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ99-082
- NRHE identifier: 925654
- National Monuments Record: TQ 99 SW 31