Report - Lion Brickworks, Scalford, Leicestershire - Feb '15

[Punk]

I can't find much on this place.

Opened as 'The Lion Brickworks' in 1875, it played an important part in the economy in the local area. The whole site is located very close to the local quarry line which provided links to local quarries and nearby Melton Mowbray. The influence of these brickworks can still be seen in Scalford itself with a house built by the owner, called Lion House. Unfortunately the brickworks ceased production in the 1930's. Since then it looks as though it has been used as a storage facility as there a containers of onions that. They smell like they went out of date before I was born.

It was a nice explore, despite the crap weather. Explored with The Shepshed Diamondback and a non member.

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Over complicated roof beams
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The Brick Kilns
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The Stores
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And a Skanky Pool of Water.
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Cheers for Looking
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[The Wombat]

It was also used as an ammunitions store by the MOD.

nicely covered. Didn't see the kilns on my last visit

 

[The Lone Shadow]

Looks like it has seen better days. What a strange location for a brickworks.

 

[Miss Mayhem]

Really cool photos, love the one with red bull can, thanks for sharing

 

[chris9140]

Looks like it has seen better days. What a strange location for a brickworks.

That area and the borders of derbyshire had a huge brickworks industry second largest employer in the area the first one was the NCB lot of mines that way on as well

 

[Punk]

That area and the borders of derbyshire had a huge brickworks industry second largest employer in the area the first one was the NCB lot of mines that way on as well

There was a mineral line next to the brickworks. Mainly for this and iron ore.
There's was a "Super Pit" at Asfordby, but it closed in the mid/late 90s after less than 10 years of operation.