NHER 37606 (Monument record) - 20th century weighbridge

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A fine example of an early 20th century weighbridge with panelled control cabin has been preserved in situ when the works previously situated here was demolished and the estate constructed. The deck is set in to the cobbled street, and embossed W & T AVERY LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM TO WEIGH 8 TONS. The control machinery is in a low building to the south, now Rackham's Funeral Directors, and the adjacent drain cover is marked EAST DEREHAM FOUNDRY.

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Map sheet TM28SW
Civil Parish REDENHALL WITH HARLESTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Fine example of an early 20th century weighbridge with panelled control cabin preserved in situ when works demolished and estate constructed.
Information from D. Bouwens NCC (Norfolk County Council) BCT.
E. Rose (NLA), 21 December 2002.

January 2004. Site visit.
Location corrected. Deck, set in cobbled street, embossed W & T AVERY LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM TO WEIGH 8 TONS. The control machinery is in a low building to the south, now Rackham's Funeral Directors. Adjacent drain cover marked EAST DEREHAM FOUNDRY.
E. Rose (NLA), 17 January 2004.

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Record last edited

Jan 11 2007 2:09PM

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