Monument record MDR10272 - Former Albion Brass and Iron Foundry, Abbey Street/Woods Lane, Derby
Type and Period (2)
- IRON FOUNDRY (Former Type) (Victorian to Mid 20th Century - 1860 AD to 1950 AD?)
- BRASS FOUNDRY (Former Type) (Victorian to Mid 20th Century - 1860 AD to 1950 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Albion and Nelson Foundries, Abbey Street/Woods Lane. Only a single brick workshop survives of the Albion Foundry, established by Smith Bros in 1860s, one of two foundries on the site. The Nelson Foundry is now gone; originally housed Brown's Foundry until 1913. (1)
"Albion Foundry (Brass and Iron)" shown on 1st ed. OS 25" of c.1880. Buildings still shown, but not labelled, on 2nd ed. OS 25" of c.1900, and 3rd ed. of c.1920. (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 34789 35544 (65m by 34m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 22 2014 4:28PM