NHER 55353 (Building record) - Northrepps Foundry

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Summary

Iron founding and wheelwright site from 1820 to 1938. The site stood derelict for years under threat of demolition until it was converted to housing in 1999-2000.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG23NW
Civil Parish NORTHREPPS, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Iron founders, smithy and wheelwright from 1820 and agricultural implement manufacturer from the late 1800s to 1900s. Originally powered by steam, being replaced by an oil engine later on. Structural drawings and plans indicate the presence of a forge, saw pit and wheelwrights shop. The foundry is noted in several directories including White's (S1) and Kelly's (S2) from 1836 to 1937. According to these, the firm expanded into general engineering at the beginning of the 20th century. The site is also marked as "Iron Foundry" on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map (S3) and as the same on the 25 inch Ordnance Survey map (S4).
W. Arnold (HES), 28 March 2011.

  • --- Archive: NIAS. Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society Records.
  • <S1> Directory: White, W.. 1845. White's History, Gazetteer and Directory of Norfolk.
  • <S2> Directory: Kelly, E.. 1892. Kelly's Directory of Norfolk..
  • <S3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1805-1836. Ordnance Survey Map. One inch to the mile. First Edition.
  • <S4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. Ordnance Survey Map. 25 inch to the mile. Second Edition. 1:2500.

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Record last edited

Feb 17 2015 1:10PM

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