Yester Tileworks and Yester (old) Brick (& Tile) Works The former appears on the OS maps, the latter on Forrest’s map (1799) but is represented by ‘Clayhole Wood’ on the OS maps. Source
See also Old Yester Brick and Tile Works.
Below – 1853 – Yester Tileworks, Gifford, East Lothian.
1853 – 1854 – ScotlandsPlaces – These works are situated between Bailie’s Hag and Broad Woods. The machinery used in manufacturing the tiles is propelled by water power. H. Davidson Esq Factor to the Marquis of Tweedale
Below – 06/06/1878 – Marquis of Tweeddale clarifying an article on his tile making machine and stating one is still in situ at Yester.
(Note – SBH – Some of the sentence construction and grammar makes reading the following a little difficult at times but hopefully, it is understandable). 02/05/1849 – North British Agriculturist – Improvements suggested in brick making. (Mr Thomas Dean writes). You will oblige me by inserting in your valuable journal the following few remarks on…
Old Yester Brick and Tile Works, Yester, East Lothian. See Also Yester Tileworks. Yester Tileworks and Yester (old) Brick (& Tile) Works The former appears on the OS maps, the latter on Forrest’s map (1799) but is represented by ‘Clayhole Wood’ on the OS maps. Source Below – 1799 – Forrest’s map. Old Yester Brick…
Aberlady or Ballencrieff Brickworks, Aberlady, Haddingtonshire. Information – Noted on Forrest’s Map of 1799 and thereafter in the OS maps; working c.1841 – c.1861, latterly under the management of William Brodie of Seafield Brick & Tile Works. Below – 1799 – 1832 – Map depicting ‘Brick Field’ at the location of the Aberlady/Ballencrieff Brickworks. Below…
Canmore 07/06/1838 – Perthshire Advertiser – Pitfour Brick and Tile Works are now in operation and written orders will be received by William Hay, overseer, Pitfour. 28/05/1838. 16/04/1840 – Perthshire Courier – Pitfour Brick and Tile Works. Below – 26/11/1840 – Perthshire Advertiser – Pitfour Tileworks to let. Machinery includes 2 x steam-driven, Marquis of…
19/10/ 1836 – List of patents referred to in Newton’s London Journal of Arts and Science 1837 (page 117) – states – George, Marquis of Tweeddale, for an improved method of making tiles for draining soils, house tiles and flat and roofing tiles and bricks – the word ‘bricks’ having been omitted in former patent of 25th…
