Dundee Discoveries Pitfour Brick Tile Co Flour Mill Dundee

Dundee Discoveries Pitfour Brick Tile Co Flour Mill Dundee Pitfour brick & tile co. or pitfour brickworks, owned by robert small & co., began their operations in 1838 in glencarse, perthshire. they were known for their manufacturing of bricks and drain pipes made with terracotta and clay. during the flour mill dundee renovations, we discovered numerous ‘pitfour’ branded bricks. We are just full of discoveries here at the flour mill ☺️ these old scottish bricks were found in the basement does anyone have any knowledge of the company branded on the bricks? we are just full of discoveries here.

Small Co Dundee Pitfour Scotland S Brick And Tile Manufacturing One of the earliest examples of mechanised brick making was found at the pitfour works, where two steam powered tweedale tile machines were purchased by the company and proved to be an easy and economical way to increase production and lower costs. interestingly the flour mill also installed a steam engine for the milling process. Dewar and finlay ltd or drumpark brickworks operated from 1895 to 1977, producing high quality pressed red facings. the works was originally know as drumpark brickworks until the business was taken over by dewar and findlay in 1919. based in glasgow, it was one of the few scottish brickworks at the time that made plastic clay facings. Flour mill dundee, dundee. 760 likes · 1 talking about this · 226 were here. this dd1 gem dating from the 1800's has been lovingly restored and brought this dd1 gem dating from the 1800's has been lovingly restored and brought back to commercial use. Pitfour brick and tile works, st. madoes, glencarse, perth and kinross — 04 11 2016. canmore 07 06 1838 – perthshire advertiser – pitfour brick and tile works are now in operation and written orders will be received by william hay, overseer, pitfour. 28 05 1838. 16 04 1840 – perthshire courier – pitfour brick and tile works.