OS1/34/55/21
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOMPARK BRICK AND TILE WORKS | Broompark Brick and Tile Works Broompark Brick and Tile Works |
Mr John Alexander Proprietor Mr Mackie Westfield |
005 | [Situation] About ¾ mile E by S. [East by South] of Westfield A large brick and tile work, consisting of 3 long sheds for drying the bricks etc and two large Kilns for burning them; a steam engine of 10 horse power is used in the manufacturing the bricks etc; the clay pits are to the west of the Sheds and a small iron tramway runs to them, by which the clay is conveyed to the Shed. where it is converted into the Tiles etc; about 16 hands male and female are constantly employed, and the whole is the property of Mr John Alexander; who has it feud from W. Gillon Esq. of Wall House |
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