Clay Pipe Cottage
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Clay Pipe Cottage
Image: © Sue Adair Taken: 1 May 2013
Clay Pipe Cottage in Mossborough Road. Clay pipe making was an important cottage industry in Rainford in the middle of the 17th century, supplementing agriculture, however this cottage was built around the 19th century when the industry had waned due to the introduction of briar pipes.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.497259
Longitude
-2.786387