Sites and Monument Record: Roughcastle Fireclay Works (SMR 551)

Description
Situated to the S of the Edinburgh-Glasgow railway immediately S of the Roman fort.
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Object detail

Site type
Site
brickworks
Site history notes
The site was opened in 1889 as a coal mine under the ownership of James Campbell. In 1892 Campbell & Co began making bricks, and two years later A. Towers became a principal partner in the firm. Alexander Campbell & Co was formed in 1897. In 1916 the partners were Robert Campbell and Thomas Howie.In 1927 Campbell allowed the other partners to buy him out and by 1947 the firm was a limited company. In 1965 the works were sold to Dougall & Son. Then in 1970 it became part of Dyson Refactories, though brick production ceased in 1964 the mine was retained.
Site conservation date
1892-1964
Site grid ref
NS 845 796
Conservation status
Victorian

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