MLI85326 - Site of Iron Foundry, Wharf Road, Stamford

Monument record MLI85326 - Site of Iron Foundry, Wharf Road, Stamford

Summary

Site of Iron Foundry, Wharf Road, Stamford

Type and Period (3)

IRON FOUNDRY (Post Medieval - 1845 AD to 1858 AD)
METAL WORKING SITE (Post Medieval - 1848 AD to 1858 AD)
ARCH (Post Medieval to Modern - 1845 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Conservation Area: Stamford

Full Description

PRN 36474 Site of an iron foundry, founded in 1845 by the Marquess of Exeter. Fronted by a monumental arch (PRN 38381) designed by Stamford architect Bryon Browning. The arch still remains but not in its original position). The foundry ceased production circa 1858, when the premises were taken over by John Marriot Blashfield who erected several terracotta kilns (PRN 30744). {1} {2} {3} {4} The standing remains of the building, including the arch, were surveyed in 2003 in advance of the site's redevelopment. {5}{6}

Sources/Archives (6)

<1> SLI6328 Report: University of Leicester Archaeological Services. 2000. Evaluation at Wharf Road, Stamford. STW00.
<2> SLI6329 Archive: University of Leicester Archaeological Services. 2000. Evaluation at Wharf Road, Stamford. LCNCC 2000.298.
<3> SLI8946 Report: University of Leicester Archaeological Services. Sept 2003. An Archaeological Evaluation and Auger Survey at Wharf Road/Albert Road, Stamford. WRS03.
<4> SLI8947 Archive: University of Leicester Archaeological Services. Sept 2003. An Archaeological Evaluation and Auger Survey at Wharf Road/Albert Road, Stamford. LCNCC 2003.276.
<5> SLI10794 Report: University of Leicester Archaeological Services. 2005. An Archaeological Watching Brief and Photographic Survey at Wharf Road, Stamford. WRS03.
<6> SLI10795 Archive: University of Leicester Archaeological Services. 2005. An Archaeological Watching Brief and Photographic Survey at Wharf Road, Stamford. LCNCC 2003.276.

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Grid reference	Centred TF 03267 06996 (108m by 115m)
Civil Parish	STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related to: Former entrance arch to Grant's iron foundry (later Blashfield's Terracotta Works), Wharf Road, Stamford (Building) (MLI95879)

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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