Listen to this articleTitle: Discover the History of Great Linford’s Brick Kilns
Great Linford boasts a fascinating connection to the construction industry with the presence of two Victorian brick kilns and the base of a third. These large ovens were used for making bricks and were built by a coal and lime merchant, George Osborn Price, in the late 1800s.
Located next to the canal, the clay material for making bricks was easily accessible, and the canal provided a means for transporting bricks to various building projects. The iron bands around the kilns were essential for keeping the kilns together as the temperature rose, and the stress from the expanding bricks was absorbed.
Despite being unable to compete with other companies using improved methods of production, the brick kilns were restored in 1981 and are now under the care of The Parks Trust. It’s interesting to note that there were at least 17 other brick kilns in the MK area, near the canal or Watling Street.
Great Linford’s brick kilns serve as a testament to the area’s industrial past and provide a unique glimpse into the production of construction materials in Victorian times. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn about this fascinating piece of history.
