These are in the possession of Ian Suddaby and were found in the Alloa area.
Unidentified manufacturer but is very likely to be Scottish product.
Ian states – Still in the Alloa area, this remarkable horseshoe field drain and the sole (or base plate) that it rested on were found yesterday. Both are stamped DRAIN and were therefore made between 1784 and 1850. Tiles stamped Drain are very rare but this is the first base plate I’ve ever seen to have the Drain impression on it. Shame it’s broken but all the pieces were found and the lettering is very attractive. Thanks very much Rachel. (Note – SBH – The date of such stamped products can possibly be narrowed even further to 1826 – 1850. The tax on drains was repealed in 1826 as long as they stamped drainage-related products with the word ‘Drain’.
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Below – A full-size brick stamped similarly. Found by Drew and Anne Mitchell while walking between Kincardine and Clackmannan.
This example is in the possession of Ian Suddaby. Found in Edinburgh on the site of an Iron Foundry built in about 1867. Ian states – An almost complete 8″ internal diameter glazed pipe made by Hurll, Young & Co at Heathfield Fireclay Works near Glasgow. This pipe was shortened in antiquity so it could fit…
The following information is from Ian Suddaby. Ian states – This very unusual drain was seen near Edinburgh. It’s unusual because it’s made from two U-shaped or horseshoe drains, one upside down in the base and one the right way up on top. This clearly increases the capacity but has its problems. It’s also unusual…
The following information is from Ian Suddaby. Ian states – In the field next to a dilapidated Nissen Hut near Edinburgh, Scotland were rather more interesting field drains. It might be early July but mud is still in abundance. A very unusual collection drain in a pre-existing ditch has field clearance filled stone drains and…
These pencil or whistle drains were found by Ian Suddaby. They were found in 2003 at Longhaven near Peterhead. Cruden Bay Brick and Tile Works was a few miles away but where the pipes were made is unknown. Although they did not contain water when found in the autumn, the drains appeared to be unblocked….
Found by Geoff Hancock at Raws Farm, near Sandford, Strathaven, South Lanarkshire. The drain is ribbed and of the socket and spigot variety. It is approx. 18″ long. . . . . . . . .
Found in Northumbria by Kevin Monaghan. Maker unknown but presumed to be English. Horseshoe drain . . . .
Canmore It was in operation from the late 18th century (before 1797) and transported brick from a harbour located on the Forth near the works. It seems to have ceased operation in 1916. 14/04/1804 – Caledonian Mercury – To be let land including the tileworks at Throsk presently owned by Mr Deas, lying close to…
Found at Eshott, Northumbria by Brian Wardell. Horseshoe drainage tile marked ‘Drain’. It was marked ‘drain’ to ensure it avoided the brick tax and thus can be dated 1826 – 1850. Measuring 12″ x 5″ x 5″ . . . Below – Some bricks were also stamped drain as in this example. Some fascinating info…
Found Bo’ness. Unidentified ‘drainage brick’ or simply a ‘hollow’ brick for building internal walls. . . . Below – 9″ x 3″ x 3″ with 2 x 1 1/4″ square holes .
