Shoreham Cement Works
The present buildings were erected in 1949 and production ceased in 1991. The quarry actually dates back to 1851 and cement was manufactured on the site since at least 1898.
A tunnel under the road separates the distribution plant and administrative blocks (west) and the industrial site and chalk quarry (east). The West side is now mostly small industrail units.
Clay was obtained from pits a short distance up the River Adur and coal was brought in by rail. The cement was fired in two enormous 350ft kilns. The works is considered a fine example of the technology of the post war period and is still largely intact.
A tunnel under the road separates the distribution plant and administrative blocks (west) and the industrial site and chalk quarry (east). The West side is now mostly small industrail units.
Clay was obtained from pits a short distance up the River Adur and coal was brought in by rail. The cement was fired in two enormous 350ft kilns. The works is considered a fine example of the technology of the post war period and is still largely intact.
