'GILLESPIE, MONREITH' stamped tile

The Monreith Tile and Brickworks produced tiles and bricks for the domestic and agricultural market. This example of a domestic tile was removed from a cottage during renovation. A square scullery tile with 'W J GILLESPIE, MONREITH' stamped on reverse.

Object no :

SRPO003n

Collection :

Dumfries & Galloway

Creator :

W J Gillespie

Place of Production :

Monreith Tileworks, Monreith, Wigtownshire

Dimensions :

155mm x 155mm x 25mm

Materials :

clay

Location :

NA

Related site :

Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy

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