WBC 1 M 28
— 28/07/2024Found by Ian Suddaby in Haddington, East Lothian. This example is not in my possession. Wemyss Brick Co. Various works in the Aberhill, Denbeath and Methil areas of Fife. This is a 3 cored example. . . .
Unmarked cored brick
Found by Drew Mitchell on the site of the old Lassodie Brickworks.
Lassodie appears never to have stamped their bricks.
They are known to have manufactured 3 cored bricks.
This brick was found on-site and is believed to be a product of the works.
Note the textured stretcher face.
Lassodie Brickworks, Braehead, Fife aka Kelty Brickworks.
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