Brackenhirst Works (Fireclay)
Location type
WorksName and dates
Brackenhirst Works (Fireclay)Served by the North Monkland Railway.
Description
This fireclay works was at the south end of the Brackenhirst Quarry and rail served from Brackenhirst Junction, the approach line turning through nearly 180 degrees to reach the works.
Tags
Fireclay WorksExternal links
NLS Collection OS map of 1892-1914NLS Collection OS map of 1944-67
NLS Map
NLS Map
NLS Map
05/01/2018
| Nearby stations Glenboig Airdrie [Leaend] Garnqueen Commonhead (Airdrie North) Kipps Gartsherrie [M and K] Rawyards Gartsherrie [GGR] Gartsherrie Coatdyke Coatbridge Sunnyside Howes Airdrie Hallcraig Street Whiterigg Airdrie [CR] | Brackenhirst Quarry Brackenhirst Tip Brackenhirst Junction Ryden Quarry Clachan Quarry Brackenhirst Gas Storage Depot Ryding Siding Braidenhill Tip Drumbowie Siding Ryding Colliery Pit No 2 Braidenhill Colliery No 2 Braidenhill Colliery No 1 Gartverrie Fireclay Works Rigg Colliery Pit No 6 Tourist/other Rochsoles House |
| Location names in dark blue are on the same original line. | |
Books
 A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Scotland - The Lowlands and the Borders v. 6 (Regional railway history series) | The Monkland & Kirkintilloch and associated railways |
