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Croft Granite and Brick Company

Founded in 1868 by the brothers Henry Davies Pochin and Samuel Davenport Pochin (the latter later created Baron Aberconway in 1911), working both granite/diorite and brick clay from the site.

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Croft Granite Quarry Leicestershire 1868–?

Record created: 31 August 2026 · Last researched: 31 August 2026

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