Monument record LVM 095 - Sugar Beet Factory
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Summary
19th century sugar beet factory, the earliest in England.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 918 495 (52m by 141m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL94NW |
| Civil Parish | LAVENHAM, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The first sugar beet factory in England was established at Lavenham in 1868 . It closed in in 1871 (S2) or 1877 (S2). The factory is visible on the first edition Ordnance Survey map and is noted as ‘Disused’ (S3). The site has since been built over with modern housing.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF56221 Web Page: Lavenham Forum. 2016. www.discoverlavenham.co.uk. http://www.discoverlavenham.co.uk/a-potted-history-c112.html.
- <S2> SSF56685 Verbal communication: Paine, C.. 2006. Pers comm.
- <S3> SXS50088 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1880s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch to 1 mile map, 1st edition.
- <S4> SSF50019 Bibliographic reference: Goult W. 1990. A Survey of Suffolk Parish History.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 30 2016 2:54PM