This, and 2 other similar troughs, are owned by Debbie Hanson who resides in the West Lothian area. Lilliehill Fireclay Works, Townhill, Dunfermline, Fife. . . . . . Below – This roof ridge tile was found by Ian Hawkins in the Edinburgh area. . .
Found by Ian Suddaby at Kirkcudbright, Galloway. This mark is stamped on an animal feed trough and there may also be an additional ‘Y’ stamped to the right of the main mark. The stamp is possibly R & Coy (Company). I have only ever found R & C bricks at the Hurll Gartliston or Garnqueen…
This trough is in the possession of Ian Suddaby and was found in Dumfriesshire. Ian states “This one is 33″ long, 18″ wide and 9″ deep and was made by George Clennell at Sanquhar Brick & Tile Works in Dumfriesshire. The long sides of the trough have four stamps, two each side, one with G….
Photographed by Tucker Kennedy at Girvan, Ayrshire. This is not in my possession. Hayside Colliery and Fire-clay Works, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. . . . .
Photographed by Martin Sneddon in the Ayrshire area. I am not in possession of this example. There may also be another word stamped above Warrix but it is unclear. Warrix Fire Clay Works, Irvine, North Ayrshire. . . .
Found by Robert Stewart in High Blantyre. Omoa Fire Clay Works, Cleland, Motherwell. This example has a chamfer to one corner. . . . Below – Note the similar shaped kiss mark on underside brick where similar bricks were stacked during firing in the kiln.
Photographed by Martin Sneddon in Kilwinning. This example is not in my possession. Redstone Fire Clay Works Kilwinning. This is a salt-glazed fireclay cattle trough. . . .
This trough is in the possession of June from the Hamilton area. Allan & Mann, Port Eglinton, Glasgow. Alternative brickworks include: Rutherglen Pottery, Glasgow. Mallsmire Works, Myrtle Park, Crosshill, Glasgow. The stamp is to the front face of the trough. .
Found by Ian Suddaby in New Cumnock. This is not in my possession. J & M Craig, Dean Brick Works, Ayrshire. J & M Craig, Perceton Fireclay Works, Dreghorn, Ayrshire . .
The Barracks, Stirling aka Armament Depot aka Railway Company Stores. Canmore A rectangular stone-built two-storey building, slated roof. End and central bays advanced, central bay with topped with ball finials. Loading doors in the upper storey. Referred to locally as the French Barracks. Forthside estate was sold to the British Army in 1864, upon the…
