Monument record TQ 76 NW 298 - Globe Cement Works, Frindsbury

Summary

The Globe Portland Cement and Whiting works were established in 1880 next to the Phoenix Cement Works. Closed in 1901 and almost all the structures were demolished. A small element of this works may have survived in the Crown and Quarry Blue Cement Works that was eventually demolished in 1963.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7480 6927 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ76NW
County KENT
Civil Parish FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> AJ Francis, History of the Cement Industry 1796-1914, Page Nos. 191 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6454.

<2> Preston, J. M., 1977, Industrial Medway: An Historical Survey (Monograph). SKE6455.

<3> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Pugh, P 1981 History of Blue Circle,p.263 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: AJ Francis. History of the Cement Industry 1796-1914. Page Nos. 191.
  • <2> Monograph: Preston, J. M.. 1977. Industrial Medway: An Historical Survey.
  • <3> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Pugh, P 1981 History of Blue Circle,p.263.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 25 2007 3:40PM