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
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 Museum of London Archaeology Service, 2008, Wickham Cement Works, Temple Marsh, Strood: standing building assessment (Unpublished document).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> Bibliographic reference: AJ Francis. History of the Cement Industry 1796-1914.
  • <2> Monograph: Preston, J. M.. 1977. Industrial Medway: An Historical Survey. Page Nos. 84,172.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Museum of London Archaeology Service. 2008.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