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Bo'ness, Links Road, New Grange Foundry

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Foundry (19th Century)

Site Name Bo'ness, Links Road, New Grange Foundry

Classification Foundry (19th Century)

Alternative Name(s) A Ballantine And Sons; Stark's Brae

Canmore ID 75305

Site Number NT08SW 99

NGR NT 00464 81504

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/75305

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View from SE showing SSW front of office block
View from SE showing SSW front of office blockView from NNW showing miscellaneous works buildingsGeneral oblique aerial view of New Grange Foundry, L:inks Road, Bo'ness, taken from N.Bo'ness, Links Road, New Grange Foundry View from NE showing SW front of yardInterior View showing man tapping cupolaInterior View showing mechanical hammerGeneral oblique aerial view of Bo'Ness, taken from the NW.Aerial view including New Grange Foundry and Railway Station.Aerial view including New Grange Foundry, Railway Station and Dock.Bo'ness, Links Road, New Grange Foundry View from N showing cupolaBo'ness, Links Road, New Grange Foundry View from S showing E half of foundryView from ESE showing cupolaGeneral oblique aerial view of Bo'Ness, taken from the N.General oblique aerial view of Bo'Ness, taken from the SW.General oblique aerial view of New Grange Foundry and Railway Station, taken from the NE.Interior View showing mouldsView from SSW showing SSW front of office blockStreet view showing Ballantine Bo'ness Iron Foundry, on Links Road, taken from the North-West. This photograph was taken as part of the Bo'ness Urban Survey to illustrate the character of the Industrial and Shoreline Area of Townscape Character.General view of Ballantine Bo'ness Iron Foundry, on Links Road, taken from the North through the entrance gates. This photograph was taken as part of the Bo'ness Urban Survey to illustrate the character of the Industrial and Shoreline Area of Townscape Character.View from ESE showing miscellaneous works buildingsView of Ballantine Bo'ness Iron Foundry, on Links Road, taken from the West. This photograph was taken as part of the Bo'ness Urban Survey to illustrate the character of the Industrial and Shoreline Area of Townscape Character.View from SE showing part of SSW front of office blockBo'ness, Links Road, New Grange Foundry View from E showing NNE front and part of ESE front of E blocksInterior View showing man tapping cupolaView from E (possible) showing entrance to machine shopView from ESE showing miscellaneous works buildingsStreet view showing Ballantine Bo'ness Iron Foundry, on Links Road, taken from the South-East. This photograph was taken as part of the Bo'ness Urban Survey to illustrate the character of the Industrial and Shoreline Area of Townscape Character.Interior View showing man pouring iron

Administrative Areas

  • Council Falkirk
  • Parish Bo'ness And Carriden
  • Former Region Central
  • Former District Falkirk
  • Former County West Lothian

Archaeology Notes

NT08SW 99 0043 8151.

(Location cited as N 004 815). New Grange Foundry, founded 1856 by A Ballantine and Sons. Some mid 19th century, 1- and 2-storey buildings survive, though the red-brick offices and pattern shop have recently been harled.

J R Hume 1976.

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Note (October 2013)

Ballantine and Sons, has gone into administration, although buyers are being sought.

Information from RCAHMS (MMD), 9 October 2013.

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Characterisation

This site falls within the Industrial and Shoreline Area of Townscape Character (NT08SW 167), which was defined as part of the RCAHMS Urban Survey Programme 2013. Text relating to the historical development and topography, and present character of the Industrial and Shoreline Area of Townscape Character can be viewed at site NT08SW 167.

Information from RCAHMS (LK), January 2014

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