Honey Street |
Hob Uid: 221270 | |
Location : Wiltshire Alton
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Grid Ref : SU1030061500 |
Summary : Rural industrial complex developed as works and boat building headquarters of the Kennet and Avon Canal Company, rebuilt after a fire in the mid 19th century. Includes warehouses and workers housing. |
More information : SU 103615. Honey Street Complex. This rural industrial complex was developed as the works and boat building headquarters of the Kennet and Avon Canal. An inscription on a chimney at the works records some of the site's history, including a disastrous fire in mid 19th century and subsequent rebuilding. Some of the warehouses have been converted to residential use, a chemical manure works is now used for salvaging waste and the timber yard is still in use. (1) Early 19th century settlement. (Not graded). (2)
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