(Note – SBH – The brickworks and brick manufacturing companies in the Larkhall area is very confusing to sort out. There were many company name changes, changes of ownership and several sites involved. If anyone sees an issue with the information I have detailed then please let me know).
Below – 1858 – Draffan Brick and Tile Works. The works are disused by the 1896 map.
1858 – Mineral Statistics of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for 1858 – Draffan, clay of coal measures. Name of freeholder – Mr Russell. Manufacturer – Mr Russell. Manufacture – Drain tiles. Estimated 326,548 annually.
The article that follows was compiled by a member of the Carluke Parish Historical Society. Introduction In the new statistical account (1845/6) volume 6) it was noted that “clay fit for a variety of purposes such as brick making and pottery manufacture” was abundant in the Parish of Carluke, and that “large deposits of white…
