The following refractory castable test samples were found during ground works at the Manuel Brickworks, Whitecross by Ian Suddaby and myself.
These laboratory test samples are cement-based and have been marked with a marker type pen.
Below – The cut edge of each sample.
Below – some close up photographs of the cut edge.
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Below – A table of the markings of the test examples.
Not all of the ones within each colour group are identical in terms of fabric.
| Black Silica |
| Dx 966 S/S +3Y 430 (3/S) 10/2/97 |
| Dx 9113 AS Special X 30/4/98 |
| Dx C 1350 26/8/97 |
| Dx C 1350 (KD/PT) 5/3/98 |
| Duraflo 830 17/2/98 |
| Dx Lc 5010 Cape East 21/3/00 |
| DFO 605 CO Bawtry 5 22/3/99 |
| DFO Lc 20/7/99 21/9/99 |
| Dx Lc 629 (Cast 1700 LCM)
DOM 30/9/98 Cast 6/10/98 Rekatari? |
| Dx Lc 170 QHZ Chinese-L 16# 1/6/99 |
| DFO 516 1st 80T (YL) 20/8/99 6/9/99 |
| Sureshot 65A (0.04% Budapur) 1/12/97 |
| Dx Lc 888CP P+1 Block 23 |
| Dx ULc 918CR New Mix 5/3/99 |
| MM67 Made 16/2/95 Cast 26/2/95 |
| Dx 953CR 6/10/97 |
| 958CR QH U (Fibres Present) |
| Dx Lc 888CR Low H2O 25/11/97 |
| M WHT 17SG PT3 |
| Dx 1600 2/7/97 |
Below – Another example found at the same location.
Dx Lc 816 19/8/99 – So this is Durax (GR-Stein Brand Name) Low Cement and probably Sample 816. Made on 19 August 1999.
Found by Ian Suddaby on the site of the Manuel Brickworks, Whitecross. This example is not in my possession. Stein, Castlecary Fireclay Works, Castlecary, Stirlingshire. Stein, Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works, Whitecross, Stirlingshire. Stein & Co, Anchor Brickworks, Denny, Stirlingshire. Milnquarter Fireclay & Gannister Works, Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire. Below – This stamp is unusual on a…
Found by Angela Holton at the Alloa Tileworks, Forthbank. These roof tiles appear to have been pressed or moulded using a cement mix. Alloa Tileworks, Forthbank, Alloa, Stirlingshire. . . . .
Many thanks to Angela Holton for bringing these works to my attention. 1913 – Works not present on this map. Below – 1946 – Alloa Tileworks, Forthbank (At B.M. – 20.28) Below – 1951 – Alloa Tileworks, Forthbank. Below – 1967 – Alloa Tileworks, Forthbank. Below – An assemblage of ‘Alloa’ roof tiles found on…
Many thanks to Lindsay Smith and Ian Roy for assisting in the finding and recovery of this brick from the Newpark Estate in Bellsquarry, Livingston area. Shotts Sand-Lime Brickworks, Shotts, North Lanarkshire aka locally as the ‘White Brickworks’. 06/05/1924 – The Scotsman – Electrical engineer’s visit to Shotts Works – Members of the West of…
Found by Ian Suddaby in the Dumbarton area. This example is not in my possession. Scottish Dunbrik Ltd, Stannergate, Dundee. . . . .
Found by Ian Suddaby at the old Manuel Works, Whitecross. This example is not in my possession. Stein, Castlecary Fireclay Works, Castlecary, Stirlingshire. Stein, Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works, Whitecross, Stirlingshire. Stein & Co, Anchor Brickworks, Denny, Stirlingshire. Milnquarter Fireclay & Gannister Works, Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire. Ian states – Tongue and Groove brick with a hole…
Found on the site of the old Manuel Brickworks, Whitecross. The manufacturer is unknown as the only stamp on this brick is the hand-applied black lettering – LAB. It is marked twice. This was a product that was likely chosen and marked for analysis at the on-site laboratory. Although the manufacturer is unknown it is…
Found on the site of the old Manuel Brickworks, Whitecross. Stein, Castlecary Fireclay Works, Castlecary, Stirlingshire. Stein, Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works, Whitecross, Stirlingshire. Stein & Co, Anchor Brickworks, Denny, Stirlingshire. Milnquarter Fireclay & Gannister Works, Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire This solid metal stamping plate is about 1 inch thick. It has two threaded screw holes to…
Russell Roof Tiles Below – 20/09/1990 – Galloway News – Russell Roof Tiles Ltd wish to recruit an Assistant Production Manager for their production facility at Lochmaben Nr Lockerbie The Company which is a member of the Alexander Russell Group of Companies manufactures quality roof tiles slates together with accessories in a highly competitive market…
Russell Roof Tiles 11/06/1987 – Galloway News – The Annandale Tile Co (1986) Ltd manufacturers of quality concrete roof tiles is a recently acquired subsidiary of the Alexander Russell group of companies. Their plans for business development have created an opportunity for an additional sales executive to represent their product range throughout North Cumbria, Borders…
