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Monument record TQ 76 NE 369 - Beaver Cement Company Works, Frindsbury
Summary
The Beaver Cement Company works was established in 1885 in Frindsbury. It was situated just to the south of the Beehive works; in 1897 these two sites merged. Purchased by the Gillingham Portland Cement works Company in 1890.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7505 6863 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
The Beaver Cement Co. works was established, immediately south of the Beehive works in 1885 and was purchased by the Gillingham Portland Cement works Co. in 1890.(1) The works had by 1897, been merged with Beehive works to the north and the boundary between the two is unclear.(2)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Francis, AJ 1977 The Cement Industry 1796-1914 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, OS 2nd, 3rd and 4th ed maps, 1897, 1908 & 1933 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
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Record last edited
Jul 25 2007 3:30PM