Monument record MDR10139 - Possible 17th century forge (site of), Ambergate

A map of Crich Chase dated 1683 marks a 'sinder heap' within the large meander of the River Amber, together with the partial depiction of an 'old goyte' leading from the river to the heap and a short distance beyond. The goit presumably originally led back to the river, but fading of the map meant its line could not be discerned. (1) The field is called 'Great Smithy Holme' on the Tithe Map of 1849. (2)