Monument record MDR10999 - Dove Holes Quarry 8 (site of), Peak Forest Tramway, Chapel-en-le -Frith
Type and Period (2)
- TRAMWAY (Georgian to Victorian - 1795 AD to 1900 AD)
- LIMESTONE QUARRY (Georgian - 1800 AD? to 1830 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Single limestone quarry face. Westwards extraction limited, so probably abandoned early in favour of Quarry 9 (SMR 29964) to the south. No evidence for limekilns. Extraction probably began in the early 1800s. (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 SDR19632 Unpublished document: Duckworth, S, Jessop, O and A Badcock (ARCUS). 2006.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. 109.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 07978 78375 (49m by 160m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHAPEL EN LE FRITH, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR2263
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Record last edited
Jul 23 2013 4:42PM