Monument record LVM 093 - 19th century Horse Hair and Coconut Matting Factory

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Summary

19th century Horse Hair and Coconut Matting Factory. The factory was opened c.1871 by Roper and Sons (S1). The factory is visible on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map (S2).

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Grid reference Centred TL 914 494 (100m by 73m)
Map sheet TL94NW
Civil Parish LAVENHAM, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

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19th century Horse Hair and Coconut Matting Factory. The factory was opened c.1871 by Roper and Sons (S1). The factory is visible on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map (S2) The three story factory building is still extant and has been converted to housing.

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  • <S1> Web Page: Lavenham Forum. 2016. www.discoverlavenham.co.uk.
  • <S2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1880s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch to 1 mile map, 1st edition.

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Record last edited

Apr 7 2016 6:11PM

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