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Historic Building Recording at North Works, MG Rover, Longbridge, Birmingham |
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Worcestershire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
An historic building recording project was undertaken at North Works, MG Rover, Longbridge, Birmingham (SP 0130 7750). The project was requested by Halcrow Group Limited, on behalf of St Modwen Developments Ltd, who intends to redevelop part of the MG Rover Works. The project is in part fulfilment of conditions for planning permission given by Birmingham City Council. The project aimed to produce a photographic and written analytical record of those buildings likely to date to the First World War and place them within the context of the West Midlands motor industry. The project identified a number of buildings within the North Works area which date to the First World War, namely the effluent plant, the power house and eastern and southern elevations of the main building. Documentary evidence indicates that these buildings were purpose built for ammunition manufacture between 1916 and 1917, and were subsequently converted to engine production between 1919 and 1928. The North Works continued to expand from this time reaching its zenith by the late 1960s. Further buildings fronting onto the Bristol Road South were identified as dating to the mid 20th century and as such appear to post date the original construction phase of the North Works. |
Author: |
A Deeks
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Publisher: |
Worcestershire Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Birmingham City HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2004
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North Works, MG Rover, Longbridge |
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West Midlands |
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Birmingham |
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BIRMINGHAM |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 401090, 277540 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
fieldsec1-239892 |
OBIB: |
Report 1280 |
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Created Date: |
22 Mar 2019 |