Scotland's Brick and Tile Manufacturing Industry

Tods Mill, Avonbank, Polmont. Established: Prior to 1854 – Ceased: Unknown. Company History: The waterfall was originally used for milling flints, but appears to have powered brickmaking machinery at a later date. In 1875 there was also a kiln at the site, which would suggest that they fired the bricks that were later sold at Bo’ness Pottery. Transport…

Birkhill Fireclay Mine, Avonbank, Polmont (3 sites) – Company name P & M Hurll. Established – 18th century. The high quality Glenboig fireclay deposits in the area of Birkhill have been exploited since at least the 18th century. The oldest shaft is situated on the east side of the river, just north of Tod’s Mill….