The following fire brick core samples were rescued by the late Joan Faithfull in 2001 when the Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works, Whitecross closed down. They were generously donated to my collection by Joan’s husband, Monty Faithfull and her son, John Faithfull.
Such core samples would be sent to the Stein laboratories for tests and analysis. The ones below were simply kept for reference purposes.
Below – John Gilchrist Stein – Fire brick core samples.
Left to right
Spin KM Spin MCP Stein 60 Stein 60P 63D Alro 80
Hippo 65 Nettle DX 45D Alcor 95 ASD Fosterite Nettle 42
Sill 55 Sill 66 Sill 70 Sill 85 Sill G8 Alumag 5
Supermag A Stein 84P Stein 50 S/Mag GT Ugly 80 Stein 80P (Note – SBH -Does anyone know what HIPPO and UGLY stand for !)
Found by Gordon Wyle at the old Manuel Works, Whitecross. (Note – SBH – It is likely this should read A / 80 for Alro 80. The green colour of the brick also points to this being an Alro product) Stein, Castlecary Fireclay Works, Castlecary, Stirlingshire. Stein, Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works, Whitecross, Stirlingshire. Stein…
Stein, Castlecary Fireclay Works, Castlecary, Stirlingshire. Stein, Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works, Whitecross, Stirlingshire. Stein & Co, Anchor Brickworks, Denny, Stirlingshire. Milnquarter Fireclay & Gannister Works, Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire. The following fire bricks were rescued by the late Joan Faithfull in 2001 when the Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works, Whitecross closed down. These fire bricks had…
This mine was sunk to supply the Stein Castlecary Firclay Works with high alumina grade clay. (Thistle fireclay). Silica clay was also found and this was used to manufacture silica based firebricks. 20/04/1903 – Work starts on the mine. 04/11/1903 – Clay was reached and a further return airway shaft was dug and this took…
Found Manuel Works, Whitecross by Gordon Wyle. This example is not in my possession. Stein, Castlecary Fireclay Works, Castlecary, Stirlingshire. Stein, Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works, Whitecross, Stirlingshire. Stein & Co, Anchor Brickworks, Denny, Stirlingshire. Milnquarter Fireclay & Gannister Works, Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire.
Found Manuel Works, Whitecross by Gordon Wyle. This example is not in my possession. Stein, Castlecary Fireclay Works, Castlecary, Stirlingshire. Stein, Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works, Whitecross, Stirlingshire. Stein & Co, Anchor Brickworks, Denny, Stirlingshire. Milnquarter Fireclay & Gannister Works, Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire.
Below – June 1941 – Bulletin of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy – Stein Refractories. Stein Chrome, Stein Dikro, Stein KM, Stein Mag, Stein Dimag. Below – March 1946 – Bulletin of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy – Stein Refractories. Below – August 1947 – Bulletin of the Institution of Mining and…
17/11/1887 – John Stein starts to drive the mine with 6 employees. 26/02/1888 – The clay is reached. 11/11/1911 – Falkirk Herald – Sequel to a clay mine fatality – ln Falkirk Sheriff Court Thursday, public inquiry was held in presence of Sheriff Moffatt and a jury, in regard to to the death of Clark Reid,…
Found by Mark McGillivray at the site of the old Gartcosh strip mill, Gartcosh. This is not in my possession. Stein, Castlecary Fireclay Works, Castlecary, Stirlingshire. Stein, Manuel Firebrick and Refractory Works, Whitecross, Stirlingshire. Stein & Co, Anchor Brickworks, Denny, Stirlingshire. Milnquarter Fireclay & Gannister Works, Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire. .
c. 1962 – The mine was started by John G Stein and Co to produce fireclay for the Manuel Works at Whitecross. c. 1981 – Mine closed.
1950 – Mine started by John G Stein and Co. he mined clay was transported underground via the working of the Clayknowes and Milnquarter excavations and straight into the Milnquarter Fireclay Works. 11/1950 – Clay reached. c. 1980 – Mine closed.
