Forterra is one of the leading
manufacturers of building products for the UK’s construction industry. They
provide the materials for life’s essential structures, helping their customers
build with ease and confidence.
The brickworks at Kirton was opened by
the Butterley Company in 1955, and has subsequently been in continuous
operation, transferring to Hanson Building Products in 1989, now owned by Forterra. The quarry site currently spans 2sq.km, with
the extraction and transport of over 170,000 tonnes of clay per year.
This
visit has a maximum of 12 visitors, on a first come first served basis. Sturdy footwear will be essential, and hard
hat / hi-viz vest if you have them.
