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Monument record TR 15 NW 2710 - Former post-medieval forge and foundry, Whitehorse Lane
Summary
The site of a former forge and foundry established in 1835 and closed in 1963.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1485 5778 (56m by 58m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The site of a former ironworks established in 1835 and closed in 1963. The ironworks was known as Biggleston/Drury and Biggleston Foundry, and supplied material including iron girders for railway construction. Two large furnaces were present at the site.
Buildings associated with the foundry and forge include a machine chop, a garage, alongside pattern and metasl stores. (1)
<1> RPS, 2020, Heritage Statement 46-47 High Street, Canterbury (Unpublished document). SKE55873.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE55873 Unpublished document: RPS. 2020. Heritage Statement 46-47 High Street, Canterbury.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Heritage assessment of 46-47 High Street, Canterbury, 2020 (EKE22951)
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 11:45AM