Monument record LVM 094 - Site of a 19th century Horsehair Factory
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Summary
Site of a 19th century Horsehair Factory
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 917 490 (43m by 23m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL94NW |
| Civil Parish | LAVENHAM, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a horse hair factory. The factory was opened by Ropers and Sons, circa 1871. It provided employment for the wives and daughters of the farmers of Lavenham. The building was used as a silk weavers after the factory closed. The site of the factory is now occupied by Lavenham Press (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF56221 Web Page: Lavenham Forum. 2016. www.discoverlavenham.co.uk. http://www.discoverlavenham.co.uk/a-potted-history-c112.html.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 13 2016 9:46AM