Monument record MDR15140 - White coal kilns, Nor Wood (or Norwood), Eckington
Type and Period (1)
- CHARCOAL BURNERS SITE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
In 1946, two white coal kilns were excavated in Nor Wood by Dr. and Mrs. W A Timperley, where at least 71 examples of other q-pits were noted in the area. They were placed on sloped ground, many on the edges of steep ravines, with a gully or channel. The presence of features suggestive of charcoal platforms were noted in the vicinity. (1)
Excavation of two Q-pits in Norwood were undertaken between 1946 and 1950 where the interpretation was that the features were ritualistic, with even Gordon Childe seeing one of the excavations, noting that the site 'raised a real archaeological problem'. Records of the work seem to cover 1946 to 1957 where there was in increase in noting features within the woods as being hearths and smelters. No clear map has been found, though there are references to 20 Q-pits within the general Owler Carr area, and a further nine in Norwood. (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3678 8045 (73m by 68m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ECKINGTON, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- EDR3841
- EDR3661
- EDR3617
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Record last edited
May 27 2015 8:38AM