Monument record MDR13802 - Woodbrook Quarry, Bent Lane, Rowsley
Type and Period (1)
- SANDSTONE QUARRY (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1880 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Woodbrook Quarry was included in a report into the potential to re-establish the roofing slate industry of the South Pennine region. Massive rock only. Chatsworth Grit. (1)
Woodbrook Quarry is shown situated off Bent Lane on the 1st edition 25" Ordnance Survey map of c. 1880. A crane is shown within the quarry. (2)
The 3rd edition 25" Ordnance Survey map of eh early 20th century shows the quarry as disused. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR21454 Bibliographic reference: Hughes, T (PDNPA). 1996. The Grey Slates of the South Pennines, Volume Two: The Quarries and the Slates. p 99, Quarry Number Q80.
- <2> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <3> SDR20367 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 2820 6590 (125m by 78m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DARLEY DALE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 21 2017 12:09PM