Monument record MDR15177 - Stone Quarry, Lea Wood
Type and Period (1)
- STONE QUARRY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Thought to have been the source of stone for Lea Hurst, the house that William E. Nightingale built as the family's Derbyshire home. There is a large stone slab resting on supports known as the 'Bacon Stone' reputed to have come from the Jacobean farmhouse incorporated into Lea Hurst. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR23149 Bibliographic reference: Dethick, Lea and Holloway Historical Society. 2014. Lea Wood Heritage Trail.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3225 5580 (61m by 42m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DETHICK, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM