Monument record M3508 - TANNERY AT NEWARK

Summary

TANNERY (Modern)

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 Historic England, 2024, Newark on Trent, Historic Area Assessment by Historic England (Unpublished document).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.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: OS. 1920. 1:2500, County Series 1920.
  • <2> Personal comment: Wrench SM. 24/07/1996. Pers Comm.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Historic England. 2024. Newark on Trent, Historic Area Assessment by Historic England.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Nov 19 2025 1:52PM

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