Monument record MDR11004 - Limekiln Pits and Lime Ash Mounds, South of Dale Road, Dove Holes, Wormhill and Chapel-en-le-Frith
Type and Period (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Two areas covered in early 17th century limekiln pits and lime ash mounds. The proximity of local coal seams to the west encouraged lime-burners to establish a large scale operation on the western edge of the limestone outcrop. (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 SDR19632 Unpublished document: Duckworth, S, Jessop, O and A Badcock (ARCUS). 2006.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. 111b.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 07665 77649 (298m by 556m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHAPEL EN LE FRITH, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | WORMHILL, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR2263
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Record last edited
Oct 31 2013 2:33PM