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Holwell Quarry, which supplied raw materials to the brickworks
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it looks as though it has been used as a storage facility as there a containers of onions that smell like they went out of date before I was born.
I have heard that this site was used my the military as a PoW camp during WW2, but cannot find evidence to support.
In 2011, there was talk of a caravan park open here. But this appears to have fallen through.
Brick from Lion Brickworks
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This is literally 2 mins from Clawson Tunnel, so after the tunnel, it was only right we paid a visit.
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And a skanky pool of water
Cheers for Looking
History
Holwell Quarry, which supplied raw materials to the brickworks
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it looks as though it has been used as a storage facility as there a containers of onions that smell like they went out of date before I was born.
I have heard that this site was used my the military as a PoW camp during WW2, but cannot find evidence to support.
In 2011, there was talk of a caravan park open here. But this appears to have fallen through.
Brick from Lion Brickworks
Explore
This is literally 2 mins from Clawson Tunnel, so after the tunnel, it was only right we paid a visit.
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And a skanky pool of water
Cheers for Looking
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