Description and History of Site:-
Described as adjoining those of Schoen Wheel Company, Newlay, Leeds. Manufactured 9.2in and 15in shells.
Site of wheel factory and adjoining buildings are shown on 1921 OS, but appear to have been demolished prior to 1930s map. Site is currently wooded. Some earthworks/floor slabs may survive.
Opened: April 1916. Managed by the Leeds Forge Company Ltd. Became National Ordnance Factory No. 1.
Further Reading and References:-http://britainfromabove.org.uk/sites/default/files/06%20The%20National%20Factory%20Scheme%20List.pdf
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Key Words :- National Shell Factory, WWI
Address :- Newlay, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Grid Ref :- SE 24465 36675
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.825773 , Long -1.629813
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site demolished or no longer extant
Site Condition :- Site cleared - no above ground remains visible
Record Date :- 11 December 2017
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter
Grid Ref :- SE 24465 36675
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.825773 , Long -1.629813
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site demolished or no longer extant
Site Condition :- Site cleared - no above ground remains visible
Record Date :- 11 December 2017
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter