Monument record M3508 - TANNERY AT NEWARK
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | SK 79330 53659 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK75SE |
| District | Newark |
| Civil Parish | Newark, Newark |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Disused tannery. (1)
Not mentioned in NIAR report. (2)
...the raising, slaughtering and processing of cattle had been important
trades at Newark for centuries before that [the C18]. The name Tanner appears as a common surname in the town as early as 1280. The tanning industry became even more
prominent after the decline of the wool trade in the late 16th century. (3)
<1> OS, 1920, 1:2500, County Series 1920 (Map). SNT1029.
Other Refs: 35/3
<2> Wrench SM, 24/07/1996, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1445.
<3> Historic England, 2024, Newark on Trent, Historic Area Assessment by Historic England (Unpublished document). SNT6029.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 19 2025 1:52PM