Brickmaking

13 brickyards and 17+ million bricks produced over 14 years

Typical Brick Usage

  • Bridges: Arch 35,000, Lift 15,000
  • Locks: 178,000 + 425 Cubic feet of stone and 206,000 with a tail bridge
  • Pewsham 3 locks needed 630,000 bricks
Source: Canal Company Ledgers A & B, 1795-1810