Building record MLI95879 - Former entrance arch to Grant's iron foundry (later Blashfield's Terracotta Works), Wharf Road, Stamford
Summary
Former entrance arch to Grant's iron foundry (later Blashfield's Terracotta Works), Wharf Road, Stamford
Type and Period (2)
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Full Description
PRN 38381
This early 19th century archway was the entrance to Blashfield's Terracotta Works and has been re-erected on the present site. It is a large single arch built of coursed stone with a cornice and small pediment. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
This portal was built in 1845 as the entrance to Grant's iron foundry (PRN 36474) and was designed by Bryan Browning and built by Gregory and Tinkler. The site became Blashfield's Terracotta Works in 1858 (PRN 30744). In 1937 the arch was rebuilt several feet to the south and parallel with the road. {2}
A photographic survey of the arch was carried out prior to redevelopment of the site. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI6708 Index: Department of the Environment. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/560.
- <2> SLI912 Bibliographic Reference: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1977. An Inventory of Historical Monuments. The Town of Stamford. No 451, p 162, plate 162.
- <3> SLI10794 Report: University of Leicester Archaeological Services. 2005. An Archaeological Watching Brief and Photographic Survey at Wharf Road, Stamford. WRS03.
- <4> SLI10795 Archive: University of Leicester Archaeological Services. 2005. An Archaeological Watching Brief and Photographic Survey at Wharf Road, Stamford. LCNCC 2003.276.
- <5> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p 713.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 0329 0705 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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