Monument record MDR15136 - Possible white coal kilns and charcoal platform, Newfield Spring Wood
Type and Period (2)
- CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM ? (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- CHARCOAL BURNERS SITE ? (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Circular earthwork bank which may be a natural feature, but has an artificial appearance, may be a white coal kiln. Next to it is an oval depression with traces of a slight bank (possibly spoil) could also represent a white coal kiln. A poorly defined semi-circular level area just north of the 'kilns' could be charcoal platforms. (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 SDR22937 Unpublished document: Ed Dennison Archaeological Services. 2001.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 | Centred SK 3730 8155 (28m by 41m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ECKINGTON, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3661
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Record last edited
Feb 24 2015 9:36AM