Glue works. The works were closed in 1919, buildings sold in 1948. In between times used as a warehouse. Now used as a vehicle repair shop. Extensive range of buildings in red brick. The 2 main ones are long and narrow and at right angles. There are 2 worker's cottages on fringe of site in good condition. Yard has a well now covered with a conical hood. Evidence of pits for soaking hides. There is almost a complete system of drainage in the yard. The owner's house is now an inn (Flying Scotsman) - works belonged to Ashworth family. (1)
Glueworks disused. (2)
Now demolished. (3)
2 main buildings shown on map.

Data Held (Document). SNT2647.

Photocopy, (2), SMR card

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

Other Refs: IA1 27/7

<2> OS, 1921, 1:2500, County Series 1921 (Map). SNT1030.

Other Refs: 9/11

<3> Robinson, C, 2005, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1788.