Monument record MDR15124 - White coal kiln, Long Wood, Eckington
Type and Period (1)
- WOOD DRYING KILN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Well preserved white coal pit or q-pit situated on the slope above the watercourse. The site is represented by a sub-circular depression circa 4m in diameter and 0.75m deep, terraced into the slope. A shallow channel leaves south side of the site. There may be similar, but less-well defined features in the area, partly obscured by the dense holly scrub. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR22937 Unpublished document: Ed Dennison Archaeological Services. 2001. Moss Valley Nature Reserve, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, archaeological desk-top survey.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 3670 8073 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ECKINGTON, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3661
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Record last edited
May 18 2017 3:58PM