Monument record MDR10989 - Subsidiary Limestone Quarry Southwest of Loads Knowl (site of), Higher Hallsteads, Peak Forest
Type and Period (1)
- LIMESTONE QUARRY (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Small roadside limestone quarry, disused and grass-grown, south west of main Loads Knowl quarry, adjacent to the road opposite the junction for Peak Forest Tramway branch. It may have had links to the Peak Forest Tramway, or relate to the construction of the quarry branch. It is small scale, with no obvious remains of a kiln for lime burning. It dates to pre-1879. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19632 Unpublished document: Duckworth, S, Jessop, O and A Badcock (ARCUS). 2006. Conservation Management Plan, Peak Forest Tramway, Derbyshire. Feature No. 101a.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 07706 79277 (48m by 75m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PEAK FOREST, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR2263
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Record last edited
Jul 23 2013 4:41PM