Monument record 0147000000 - EAST OF HOLTSPUR FARM
Summary
Nineteenth century brickworks and pits east of Holtspur Farm
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- BRICKWORKS (Recorded 1875-6, 19th Century - 1800 AD? to 1899 AD)
Description
'BRICK KILNS' MARKED ON 1825 MAP, APPROX AT NGR (B1).
OS MAP MARKS 'BRICK WORKS' AND 'KILN CENTRED AT NGR (B2).
'HOLTSPUR FARM...WITH A BRICKWORKS TO THE EAST (B3).
NOTHING REMAINS OF BRICKWORKS. SITE COVERED BY HOUSING AND SERVICE ROAD (B4).
2 additional pits shown in field to to East of brickyard on 1st Edn 6in OS map. 'A brickyard on the western side of the high road a mile west of Beaconsfield' mentioned by Witaker in 1889 article 'Geology of London' published in Geology vol 1 p289 (B5).
Sources (5)
- <1>SBC1967 Map: Andrew Bryant. 1825. Map of the County of Buckinghamshire. Printed map. Linen. 1.5 inches:1 mile.
- <2>SBC10149 Map: OS 1875/1883 SIX INCH MAP (1ST EDN).
- <3>SBC20462 Bibliographic reference: William Page (ed). 1925. A History of Buckinghamshire (Victoria County History) Volume III. Volume 3. p106.
- <4>SBC12128 Verbal communication: PIKE A R JAN 1980 FIELD VISIT.
- <5>SBC20218 Unpublished document: CMAG. 1980(?)-2001. Mineral Extraction Sites in Buckinghamshire. D0270.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 9240 8990 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BEACONSFIELD, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC16811)
Record last edited
Jun 9 2022 10:30PM
