Found by Ian Suddaby at Esk Bridge Brickworks near Penicuik.
This is not in my possession.
It appears to be a section of wall coping.
JD – John Dennis – Brick and Tile Manufacturer, Ellonville, Esk Bridge, Dalkeith
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These unmarked bricks were found on the site of the old Esk Bridge Brickworks, Ellonville, Eskbank, Penicuik. Very distinctive raised circular lugs. There were quite a number of these lying on site. It is entirely possible that these bricks are a product of the works. The only other similar marked brick I have seen is…
Esk Bridge Brickworks, Ellonvale, Penicuik. 1852 – The Esk Bridge Brickworks site was a quarry. 1864 – John Dennis & Co established from headed notepaper but he is described as a bricklayer, furnace builder and contractor – no reference to the brick manufacture at this time. 1878 – John Dennis – Brick or fire clay…
