Monument record M4657 - SUNNYBANK BRICKYARD AT EAST MARKHAM

Summary

BRICKWORKS (Georgian to Early 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference SK 73800 72500 (point)
Map sheet SK77SW
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish East Markham, Bassetlaw

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Brickyard, has gradually decayed over the last 100 years. It was a large building made of stone and remains of 7 kilns which were used for baking bricks can be seen. Wooden rafters in roof have gradually fallen apart. Some of the bricks which were made there 100 years ago, for underground drains, have been preserved. Burnt bricks which were rejected were used for the yards instead of cobblestones. The coal used in the kilns came from the other side of Worksop. (--/06/1968). (1)
All remains gone. (2)
Disused brickyard, earthworks and buildings shown. (3)


<1> CBA, Industrial Survey (Published document). SNT184.

Other Refs: IA1 26/1

<2> OS, 1975, 1:10000 1975 (Map). SNT997.

<3> OS, 1920, 1:2500, County Series 1920 (Map). SNT1029.

Other Refs: 20/1

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Published document: CBA. Industrial Survey.
  • <2> Map: OS. 1975. 1:10000 1975.
  • <3> Map: OS. 1920. 1:2500, County Series 1920.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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