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Monument record TQ 76 NW 301 - Site of Wickham cement works, Strood
Summary
The cement works at Wickham Farm was established in 1881. It was purchased by the Reliance Portland Cement Company in 1890. In 1897 Martin, Earle & Co. took over the works. It was also part of the British Portland Cement manufacturers. Nothing now remains.
Location
Grid reference | TQ 7264 6764 (point) FCE |
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Map sheet | TQ76NW |
Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> AJ Francis, History of the Cement Industry 1796-1914 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6454.
<2> Preston, J. M., 1977, Industrial Medway: An Historical Survey, Page Nos. 84,172 (Monograph). SKE6455.
<3> Museum of London Archaeology Service, 2008, Wickham Cement Works, Temple Marsh, Strood: standing building assessment (Unpublished document). SKE32392.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE6454 Bibliographic reference: AJ Francis. History of the Cement Industry 1796-1914.
- <2> SKE6455 Monograph: Preston, J. M.. 1977. Industrial Medway: An Historical Survey. Page Nos. 84,172.
- <3> SKE32392 Unpublished document: Museum of London Archaeology Service. 2008. Wickham Cement Works, Temple Marsh, Strood: standing building assessment.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Standing building recording at Wickham Cement Works, 2008 (Ref: KT-WCW08) (EKE16309)
Record last edited
Sep 27 2017 3:25PM