Remains of 2 Annealing Ovens, Kelston, Bath and North East Somerset

The remains consist of the two chimneys of the annealing ovens, a linking wall and a lean-to building. The brassworks was founded in the 1760s by William Champion of Warmley. The two pylon shaped chimneys are approximately 25' high and are constructed of rubble with ashlar dressings. The tall, narrow openings would have been for the missing balance beams. The Kelston brass works was sold to the Bristol Brass Company in 1769 and it was used to produce batteryware until the 1840's.

Location

Bath and North East Somerset Kelston

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

brass work industrial revolution oven