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[Canterbury Museum ID] 2007.160.64 [Title] Brick, Diamond Frog [Notes] Thomas Hills, brick maker came to Rangiora in 1858 in the Roehampton. His first kiln built in 1862 was on the Fernside Road and had a capacity of around 15,000 bricks a burn. A new enclosed kin was built in 1877 with a 100,000 capacity and yet another continuous burning kiln in 1880 with a 150,000/month output. His second kiln was on the site of Brick Kiln Road. The clay in this area was of a superior quality and the company manufactured the much in demand red bricks and drain-pipes, until the early 1900s. The factory was taken over (after the retirement of Thomas) by the North Canterbury Brick Tile and Pottery Company Ltd. [filename] 2007_160_64.jpg [Description] 
Rectangular red brick with rough bottom. Diamond shaped deep indented frog. Press marks apparent on the corners. Made by Thomas Hills.
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