Monument record MDR11001 - Tramway Branch, Limesheds to Dale Road, Peak Forest Tramway (route of), Chapel-en-le-Frith
Type and Period (1)
- TRAMWAY (Georgian to Victorian - 1795 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A tramway branch from the Limesheds sidings complex running south and west past Quarry 9 to limekiln SMR 29967. The 1847 Tithe map also hints at a branch running immediately east of the limekiln into former quarry SMR 29966. There is no evidence of stone sleeper blocks in situ or re-used in walling. An early branch of the Peak Forest Tramway, possibly active by 1798, which accessed a limekiln south of Dale Road, and possibly with further access to adjacent quarries. (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 SDR19632 Unpublished document: Duckworth, S, Jessop, O and A Badcock (ARCUS). 2006.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. 111.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 08021 78147 (100m by 484m) |
|---|---|
| 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