Monument record 0490500000 - THORNBOROUGH COOMBS

Summary

Remains of nineteenth century brick and tile-works and lime kilns

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  • None recorded

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Type and Period (2)

  • BRICKWORKS (19th Century to Modern - 1800 AD to 1945 AD)
  • TILE WORKS (19th Century to Modern - 1800 AD to 1945 AD)

Description

Brick & tile works recorded here late C19-early C20 (B1-3).
In 1981, there were no remaining structures, unless some of the sheds on the site now used for storage/light industry incorporate buildings associated with the works. A large claypit was being gradually infilled (B4).
NGR to kilns &C (B2).

Sources (6)

  • <1>SBC19727 Bibliographic reference: James Joseph Sheahan. 1862. History and Topography of Buckinghamshire. p310.
  • <2>SBC10281 Map: OS 1881 1:2500 MAP,1ST EDITION.
  • <3>SBC6150 Bibliographic reference: HARROD JG & CO'S 1876 ROYAL COUNTY DIRECTORY OF BUCKS/KELLY'S DIRECTORY OF BUCKS (1883-1903).
  • <4>SBC12129 Unpublished document: PIKE A R JAN 1981 & MARCH 1993 FIELD VISITS.
  • <5>SBC17006 Verbal communication: 1993. WOODS M, BCC COUNTRYSIDE DIVISION (WHO UNDERTOOK EXCAVATION) & FARLEY M E & PIKE A R AUG 1993 FIELD VISIT (& SEE SLIDES, FILED).
  • <6>SBC20218 Unpublished document: CMAG. 1980(?)-2001. Mineral Extraction Sites in Buckinghamshire. D0350.

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7349 3258 (200m by 220m)
Civil Parish THORNBOROUGH, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC18549)

Record last edited

Oct 18 2024 9:58AM

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