Monument record MDR11926 - Lead mining remains, Alabaster Lane, Cromford
Type and Period (2)
- LEAD MINE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- MINE SHAFT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site
- World Heritage Site Buffer Zone
Full Description
The field south of Slinter Tor is shown as containing 'Old Shafts (Lead)' on a late 19th century OS map, as is that slightly further to the south-west, on the north side of Alabaster Lane . (1)
Lead mining pits and spoil heaps were identified at SK 2889 5704 within two fields of rough pasture during survey in 2008. (2)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDR18790 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1896-1900. OS County Series, 2nd edition (1st revision), scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). XXXIV-6, XXXIV-10.
- <2> SDR20660 Unpublished document: Jurecki, K (ARCUS). 2008. Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Landscape Project: Cromford and Belper Survey Transects. Level 1 Survey.. C5/24.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2894 5703 (259m by 255m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3959
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Record last edited
Jan 23 2019 12:53PM