China Clay
China clay was discovered on the southern slopes of Dartmoor in 1755, and was found to be an excellent raw material for the production of pottery goods. Working of the china clay started at Lee Moor in 1835 by J & W Phillips, but the cost and inconvenience of transport from this relatively remote location to market was a significant factor.
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