Local Government
Beverley
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Bank of Avon River, behind Tennis Club Beverley
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1912
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Jun 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
Probably the bricks for many early buildings were made here.
Physical Description
This is the site if the old brick kiln, on the west bank of the
avon River, behind the tennis courts. There was a second brick works on the north side of the Dale River, near the railway line. Part of the building and the kilns are still there.
The predominant features of the place include the stockpile of bricks (probably red clay), the solid masonry kilns walls and the heavy timber gantry (ramp).
History
The brick works went into recess for some years. It started up again after World War II for a few years.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Nothing Intact
Condition
Site Only
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Historical Society Inc. |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Brickworks |
| Present Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Brickworks |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Technology & technological change |
Creation Date
14 Apr 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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