Monument record MDR13751 - Woodland walks and summer house (site of), Milford Plantation, Milford
Type and Period (2)
- SUMMERHOUSE (Victorian - 1850 AD to 1890 AD)
- WALK (Victorian - 1850 AD to 1890 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
The 1st ed. 25" Ordnance Survey map of c. 1880 shows a number of winding paths through the woodland, entering the area to the south-east and terminating at the north-western end where a summer house is shown. (1)
Nothing is marked on the 2nd edition of c. 1900, where the woodland is named as 'Lawn Plantation'. (2)
A visit to the site revealed that the paths survive, with steps leading up to the higher levels, as the ground slopes up sharply from south to north. There were no visible remains of the summer house, which would have occupied a position on the highest ground. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <2> SDR18790 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1896-1900. OS County Series, 2nd edition (1st revision), scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <3> SDR19557 Personal Observation: Stroud, G. Personal observation, map evidence, field visit etc..
Map
Location
Grid reference | Centred SK 3464 4495 (207m by 116m) |
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Civil Parish | BELPER, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM