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Monument record MDR13773 - Cromford Quarry, Allen's Hill, Cromford

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • World Heritage Site

Full Description

The Fred Harrison Tithe map of 1841 for Cromford shows a stone quarry at Allen's Hill. (1) The 3rd edition 25" Ordnance Survey map of the early 20th century labels the quarry as 'old', suggesting it was no longer in use at this time. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: Harrison, F. 1841. Cromford Tithe Map. Traced copy by F Harrison.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile).

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 2972 5687 (115m by 109m)
Civil Parish CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE
World Heritage Site Derwent Valley Mills

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Record last edited

Aug 7 2023 2:39PM

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