Industrial record MCC4392 - Bottle Kiln at Marks Tey Brick and Tile Works, Church Lane, Marks Tey
Summary
Early C19 pair of brick bottle kilns.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9125 2419 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SW |
| Civil Parish | MARKS TEY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
Early C19 brick bottle kiln still retaining its core to full height and in very complete condition. Iron strapwork to base. Now a rarity in Essex. <1>.
The fabric of the kiln is now in poor condition, but it is still complete. There are the remains of a further kiln immediately to the east (not mentioned in the list entry). <2-3>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEX7400 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1982. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Colchester Rural. p252.
- <2> SEX59485 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Pratt, Nigel. 2000-2001. Listed building location check.
- <3> SEX61171 Photograph: Pratt, Nigel. 2000. Bottle Kilns at Marks Tey. 35mm. black and white negative.
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Record last edited
Jan 15 2017 1:34PM