Deanshanger Oxides Ltd
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Deanshanger Oxides Ltd
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 30 Jun 1990
Manufacturers of iron and red lead oxides for use as pigments in paint, brick, ceramics etc. The pretty colour of the roofs is due to the product. The plant had its own reciprocating steam engine power house with four large Browett, Lindley engines driving alternators. The plant closed in 1996 and has subsequently been swept away.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.049548
Longitude
-0.888773