Hidden within the folds of Calderglen, the Calderwood Roman Cement Works whispers a tale of a bygone era. Calderwood Roman Cement Works isn’t just a name on a map. It’s a monument to a 19th-century industry. By the 1860s, the “Calderwood cement-stone series” was a hot commodity. This unique limestone, containing clay minerals, was the key to producing “Roman Cement.” This wasn’t a cement used by the Romans, but rather a fast-setting marvel created in coal-fired kilns. The Calderwood Roman Cement Works harnessed this geological treasure from the 1840s. The 1864 OS map clearly marks the “Mine” beside the “Cement Works” kilns, a testament to their intertwined existence. However, by 1914, the map labels the works as “disused,” marking the end of an industrial chapter. The cement stone, extracted from various locations like Calderside and Black Braes, fueled this once-thriving operation. The Calderwood Roman Cement Works played a crucial role in shaping the industrial landscape of Calderglen. Its legacy remains etched in the very stones of this valley.
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