Glenboig Star Works Fireclay Brick, 1900s

The unusually high alumina content of Glenboig's fireclay produced first class bricks. They were capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures and so were widely used in furnace building during the Industrial Revolution.

Museum reference:
COTSL-1988-133-122
Date:
1900s - 1970s
Made by:
Glenboig Star Works
Place Made:
Glenboig
Associated with:
Glenboig


Materials:
clay

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