The Major Tanneries of the St Marys District

Page’s Tannery

The three standing structures which are believed to be related to the development of Page’s Tannery include a cottage dating from pre 1883, stables dating from pre 1883, and a house dating from c.1887. Remains of the dam which served the tannery are still visible.

Significant archaeological remains are likely to be found on the site. This evidence may include pits, structural remains and evidence of workings. These features are most likely to relate to the late nineteenth and early twentieth century development of the site. In addition, evidence of the 1897 fire may be defined in the stratigraphic record

Brell’s Tannery

The only standing structure which is known to remain from the development of this site as a tannery is the house built by Brell in 1922.

Significant archaeological remains are likely to be found on the site. This evidence may include pits, structural remains and evidence of workings. These features are likely to relate to the late nineteenth and early twentieth century development of the site, although some potential for earlier evidence does exist.

Webb’s Tannery

There are no standing structures related to the development of this site as a tannery and little, if any, archaeological evidence is likely to remain.

Andrew Thompson’s Tannery

The receiving shed shown in the 1906 sketch of Thompson’s ‘St Marys Tannery’ is still largely intact. Some of the brick-lined pits are still visible near the centre of the site, and a small brick cottage is located towards the north-western corner.

Significant archaeological remains of the central portion of the tannery are likely to remain intact. These probably date from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, and may take the form of pits, structural relics and evidence of workings. Some potential exists for evidence of earlier phases of the tannery. Furthermore evidence of the 1899 fire may be revealed as part of the stratigraphic record. It is probable that, recent development at the edges of the old tannery site has disturbed some of the archaeological record.

Paskin’s Tannery

There are no standing structures related to the development of this site as a tannery and little, if any, archaeological evidence is likely to be found intact.

Samuel Thompson’s Tannery

There are no standing structures related to the development of this site as a tannery and little, if any, archaeological evidence is likely to be found intact.

Hamilton’s Tannery

No standing structures are known to remain from this tannery and the potential archaeological resource cannot be determined until the exact location of the site is established.

Desborough’s Tannery

There are no standing structures related to the development of this site as a tannery and little, if any, archaeological evidence is likely to remain.

Worthington’s Bootmaking Factory

No Standing structure related to the development of this site as a tannery and little, if any, archaeological evidence is likely to remain.