Site record MDR13313 - Tramway (route of), south-west of Scropton village, Scropton
Type and Period (1)
- TRAMWAY (Victorian to Mid 20th Century - 1889 AD to 1949 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Gypsum was brought to Scropton from Fauld gypsum mine near Hanbury, Staffs, via a narrow-gauge tramway that operated between 1889 and 1949. The routeway of this still shows near the village as an embankment that runs to the south-west from the railway crossing, although a section has been removed where it bridged Foston Brook. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR21386 Unpublished document: Sheppard, R and Wilson, A (TPA). 2011. An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment For A Proposed Flood Alleviation Scheme at Scropton, Derbyshire. p 15; Plate 18.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 1864 2983 (1294m by 605m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOSTON AND SCROPTON, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3005
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Record last edited
Aug 24 2026 10:15AM