Monument record TR 23 NW 225 - Folkestone Cement Works (Site of)

Summary

A works was established by John Pope in 1870 "half a mile from the harbour". It later became the Folkestone Cement Company's works and closed in1891. The works included wet grinding mills. Due to its short working life the location of the works has not been established but a site west of the harbour seems most likely, perhaps near Mill Rock.

Location

Grid reference TR 220 352 (point) FCE
Map sheet TR23NW
Civil Parish FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT

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Full Description

<1> AJ Francis, History of the Cement Industry 1796-1914, Page Nos. 174 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6454.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: AJ Francis. History of the Cement Industry 1796-1914. Page Nos. 174.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 6 2002 12:00AM