Monument record MDR13777 - Bank Quarry, Smedley Street West, Matlock Town
Type and Period (1)
- SANDSTONE QUARRY (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Although there was a church in Matlock from at least the 12th century, substantial alterations in the 15th century (perpendicular style - probably with stone from Matlock Bank or Tansley) appear to have removed earlier work. (1)
A number of Old Quarries are shown on Matlock Bank on the 1st edition 25" Ordnance Survey map of c. 1880. These may have been the source of stone for the 15th century alterations to Matlock Church, as mentioned by Thomas in 2000. (2)
The 2nd edition 25" Ordnance Survey map of c. 1900 labels Bank Quarry as having extended some of the former Old Quarries shown on the 1st edition 25" Ordnance Survey map of c. 1880. (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 SDR21446 Unpublished document: Thomas, I (National Stone Centre). 2012.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 7.
- <2> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <3> SDR18790 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1896-1900. OS County Series, 2nd edition (1st revision), scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2955 6118 (253m by 163m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MATLOCK TOWN, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 12 2018 2:32PM