Monument record MDR13538 - Chevin Quarry, Firestone, Belper
Type and Period (1)
- SANDSTONE QUARRY (Georgian to Victorian - 1811 AD? to 1901 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Farey listed a Chevin Top Quarry in 1811. (1)
There is a Chevin Quarry situated on Firestone Hill on the 1st edition 25" Ordnance Survey map of c. 1880, possibly that referred to by Farey in 1811. (2)
Modern maps show Chevin Quarry as disused. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR21446 Unpublished document: Thomas, I (National Stone Centre). 2012. The Lower Derwent Valley: The Exploitation and Use of Historic Building Materials. p37.
- <2> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <3> SDR21424 Personal Observation: Greenwood, N. Personal observation based on map evidence, site visit etc..
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3361 4587 (203m by 194m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HAZELWOOD, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 19 2015 11:28AM