Monument record MDR14019 - Millclose Sough, Oldfield Lane, Darley Bridge
Type and Period (3)
- DRAINAGE LEVEL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- LAUNDER (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- MINE SHAFT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A large sough bolt leading to the other part of a historically important sough. The outer cut and cover section, which can be entered a short distance from the tail, has a slabbed floor and roof, with notched gritstone uprights between. There are two short sections within with sweeping pickwork, a wooden launder at one point and various capped air shafts to the surface. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19821 Bibliographic reference: Barnatt, J. 2004. An Inventory of Regionally & Nationally Important Lead Mining Sites in the Peak District. Vol. 2: Corpus of Sites. p 198-9, site no. U21.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2649 6179 (70m by 64m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH DARLEY, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 22 2013 2:06PM