Not much to see at this site, however, the kilns are of the down draught type and therefore I believe the final survivors of this sort in the Potteries. They now stand alone as the associated buildings have been demolished and they look very sad and neglected. Still worth a visit for those interested in Stoke's heritage. The other buildings are located just across the road.
Acme Marls produced kiln furniture - shelves, saggars etc. Founded in 1932 the company was bought in 2000 and the site was never used due to 'consolidation' of the company.
On with the pics
the bath is NOT an original feature
The final 3
Inside a kiln
Looking out to what is now a very overgrown site
a smaller kiln inside - I presume for more specialist items
Controls for the above kiln doors etc
initially coal-fired the kilns were evidently converted to oil fired as deduced from the pipes and large oil barrel
more pipework
the sky above as seen from inside one of the kilns
quite a line up if your into your brick collecting
inside the main building
no sh**
to the rear of the main building - now used as a fly tip
clearly not
Thanks for looking
Acme Marls produced kiln furniture - shelves, saggars etc. Founded in 1932 the company was bought in 2000 and the site was never used due to 'consolidation' of the company.
On with the pics
the bath is NOT an original feature
The final 3
Inside a kiln
Looking out to what is now a very overgrown site
a smaller kiln inside - I presume for more specialist items
Controls for the above kiln doors etc
initially coal-fired the kilns were evidently converted to oil fired as deduced from the pipes and large oil barrel
more pipework
the sky above as seen from inside one of the kilns
quite a line up if your into your brick collecting
inside the main building
no sh**
to the rear of the main building - now used as a fly tip
clearly not
Thanks for looking
