Monument record M1978 - The Meridian Factory, Main St, Calverton
Summary
FRAMEWORK KNITTERS WORKSHOP (Victorian to Late 20th Century)
Location
| Grid reference | SK 61399 49200 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK64NW |
| District | Gedling |
| Civil Parish | Calverton, Gedling |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Half way along (Main St) is a hosiery factory (Meridian) which looks early C20, and was then contemporary with a considerable domestic industry in the village. (1)
Stocking-knitting remained a cottage industry until the early C20, when the Meridian factory halfway along Main Street was built. (2)
Data Held (Document). SNT2647.
(1), Ind Arch File
<1> Reedman K, 1977, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1180.
<2> Pevsner N, 1979, The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire 2nd ed., p 89 (Monograph). SNT4.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM
