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View from E of building housing offices, stores and baths.
B 10106/10
Description View from E of building housing offices, stores and baths.
Date 21/9/1982
Collection Records of the Scottish Industrial Archaeology Survey at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Sco
Catalogue Number B 10106/10
Category Manuscripts
Copies SC 732995
Scope and Content Offices, stores and baths from the east, Carbrook Clay Mine, Falkirk The fireclay industry was of national importance for Scotland during the late 19th century and first half of the 20th century. Fireclay was used as the main material in the manufacture of toilet furniture and sewer pipes. In 1951 Scotland produced almost 60% (by value) of all British unprocessed fireclay. The Carbrook Clay Mine lies to the north-west of Falkirk and was opened c.1953 and closed c.1982. The manager's office was in the room nearest the camera, with the boarded window while the 'baths' were the block at the far end, with the stores and deputy's office between. The 'baths' contained two sinks and was where the miners would wash and change after a hard day down the mine. Bricks made from fireclay are able to withstand high temperatures without melting or softening. Fireclay bricks can be used in both industrial and domestic buildings and are therefore often found in steelwork furnaces and household fireplaces. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
External Reference Neg No. 38/82/10
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