Found in Glasgow by CFA Archaeology Ltd between 2010 and 2011 during archaeological works in advance of the development of the Commonwealth Games Athletic Village at Dalmarnock, Glasgow. The brick was disclaimed by Treasure Trove.
Clyde Ironwork Brick Work, Tollcross, Glasgow.
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Many thanks to Robert Clark for the following photographs and information regarding Scottish bricks found in the Ottawa area of Canada. Below – Govan – This is very likely to be Scottish and manufactured at a works in Govan, Glasgow. The exact works are unknown as there are several possibilities including Mallsmire Fire Brick Works,…
Found by Bill Duff in the Glasgow area. This example is not in my possession. Clyde Ironwork Brick Work, Tollcross, Glasgow. . . .
Found by Eddie McLean in the Glasgow area. Clyde Ironwork Brick Work, Tollcross, Glasgow. . . . .
1858 – Mineral Statistics of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for 1858 – Clyde Iron Works, Clay of coal measures. Name of freeholder – Clyde Iron Co. Manufacturer – Clyde Iron Co. Manufacture – Bricks, furnace blocks, covers, tiles, stopping clay, &c – estimated 12,000 tons annually. Below – 1859 – Clyde…
Found by Eddie McLean in Glasgow. Clyde Ironwork Brick Work, Tollcross, Glasgow. . . . .
Found at the old Netherfield Chemical Works site, Glasgow. James Dunlop & Co, Fire brick manufacturers, Clyde Iron Works, Glasgow. . . . .
Found in Fife area – JC Clyde Ironwork Brick Work, Tollcross, Glasgow. . . . .
Found Gartliston Works, Glenboig. Clyde Ironwork Brick Work, Tollcross, Glasgow. . . . . Below – The same brickmark on a wedge shaped brick.
