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Monument record MDR10989 - Subsidiary Limestone Quarry Southwest of Loads Knowl (site of), Higher Hallsteads, Peak Forest

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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> Unpublished document: Duckworth, S, Jessop, O and A Badcock (ARCUS). 2006.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

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • EDR2263

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Record last edited

Jul 23 2013 4:41PM

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