Monument record WRE 021 - Brass and Iron Foundry; Back Street; Priory Road
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Summary
A Brass and Iron foundry, labelled as such on the OS maps of 1904 and 1927, though buildings present on earlier 1884 map. Also shown on 1940s AP and 1970s map, however now gone.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 4972 8308 (61m by 28m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM48SE |
| Civil Parish | WRENTHAM, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A Brass and Iron foundry, labelled as such on the OS maps of 1904 and 1927, though most buildings present on earlier 1884 map. Also shown on 1940s AP and 1970s map, however now gone.
Further research needed to establish origins and details.
Probably that owned by W Sawyer and mainly concerned with the boat-building and fishing industry (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50087 Bibliographic reference: Dymond D and Martin E. 1999. An Historical Atlas of Suffolk (revised edition). Lane M, 'Iron Foundries, 1789-1900', 150-151 (map) & 214.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 12 2013 2:21PM