Powell & Minnock Brick Company - Environmental Impact

Environmental Impact

The brick yards left a lasting impact on the scape of the river nearby. At the peak of its operation, it was standard practice to dump piles of unusable brick on the shores of the river. On the beaches to the north of the factory, brick is a common sight. Much of the shoreline consists of brick dumping, which has begun falling into the river due to settling of the brick and erosion. Housing formerly used by brickyard workers can still be seen in some areas, along with deposits of bottles left as waste.