Monument record MDR13560 - Town Quarry, Crich Lane, Belper
Type and Period (1)
- SANDSTONE QUARRY (Georgian to Victorian - 1811 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Town Quarry off Swinney Lane, Belper was one of a very few quarries in the Lower Derwent area which extracted Chatsworth Grit. Town Quarry was not listed by Farey in 1811, however it was known to have been working at that time. It probably was not mentioned by Farey as it is likely that rights were restricted to parishioners. (1)
A 'Town Quarry' is situated on Crich Lane, Belper on the 1st edition 25" Ordnance Survey map of c. 1880. (2)
Modern maps show the quarry has been filled in and become a public open space. (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 SDR21446 Unpublished document: Thomas, I (National Stone Centre). 2012.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. p 16, 19.
- <2> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <3> SDR20894 *Internet Web Site: Google Maps. http://maps.google.com/. website accessed 01/02/2013.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3522 4822 (66m by 93m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELPER, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM