Monument record MDR12016 - Cracknowl Quarry, Hassop Road, Hassop
Type and Period (1)
- LIMESTONE QUARRY (Stuart to Victorian - 1700 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Cracknowl limestone quarry was worked for roadstone and is shown as in operation on the 1st ed. 25" OS map c. 1880. (1, 2)
The quarry is still marked as in use at the start of the 20th century on the 3rd ed. 25" OS map of the area. (3)
Disused quarry latterly used for tipping. (4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR6994 Bibliographic reference: Harris, H. 1971. Industrial Archaeology of the Peak District.
- <2> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <3> SDR20367 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile).
- <4> SDR18788 Bibliographic reference: Fowkes, D (ed.). 1997. Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology. A Gazetteer of Sites. Part IV. Derbyshire Dales.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2148 7043 (179m by 214m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HASSOP, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 2 2014 12:45PM