Monument record MDO28097 - Brick moulding houses and drying sheds at former Brickworks near Longfleet Lodge, Poole
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Summary
Two L-shaped buildings, probably moulding houses and/or drying sheds in a brickworks close to Longfleet Lodge, Canford Heath, Poole. They are known from historic map evidence. The brickworks were probably in operation between the later 1920s until the Second World War.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A brickworks adjacent to Longfleet Lodge is first marked on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epoch 4 suggesting that it was started some time after the mid 1920s and before the mid 1930s. It is shown as disused on post-WW2 maps. (1)
The epoch 4 map shows two L-shaped buildings within the brickworks, which are probably moulding sheds. The easternmost one has an open front and may be a drying shed. (1)
Parts of the brickworks were observed during a watching brief during the construction of the playing fields of Canford Heath Middle School in 1991. (2)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0222 9402 (96m by 28m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 513
Record last edited
Feb 14 2012 3:05AM