Clay Cross Company

Clay Cross Company
FormerlyGeorge Stephenson & Co.
IndustryMinerals
Founded1837
FoundersGeorge Stephenson
Defunct1998
FateAcquired and closed by rival Stanton
SuccessorBiwater Industries
Headquarters,
ProductsCoal, iron, limestone, bricks, minerals, gas and water pipes

53°10′12″N 1°23′49″W / 53.170°N 1.397°W / 53.170; -1.397 The Clay Cross Company was founded as George Stephenson and Co. in 1837 by the railway pioneer, George Stephenson. The company established coal mines, ironworks, brickworks and pipe factories at Clay Cross near Chesterfield. The company was closed in 1998.