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Monument record TR 37 SE 272 - Site of Cobb's Margate brewery, Fort Road, Margate
Summary
A brewery and malt kilns were formerly located at 38 Fort Road, Margate. The brewery was erected in 1760 and rebuilt in 1808. It was owned by Cobb & Co. from around 1899 and was acquired by Whitbread in 1968. The brewery closed shortly after this and was demolished in 1971. There is an approx 8m diameter, round resevoir in the yard to the north of the office. This is lost by the 4th (1929-1952) ed OS map.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3552 7116 (112m by 180m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SE |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Ordinance Survey, 1872, Margate - Kent XXV 4_22 (Map). SKE56385.
<1> Norman Barber (Brewery History Society 1994), A Century of British Brewers 1890-1990 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6449.
<2> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, OS 25" maps 1879 and 1940 ed. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SKE56385 Map: Ordinance Survey. 1872. Margate - Kent XXV 4_22.
- <1> SKE6449 Bibliographic reference: Norman Barber (Brewery History Society 1994). A Century of British Brewers 1890-1990.
- <2> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. OS 25" maps 1879 and 1940 ed..
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 10 2024 10:06AM