Monument record MDR15670 - Quarrying activity, Shining Cliff Woods, Alderwasley
Type and Period (2)
- MILLSTONE WORKING SITE ? (Saxon to Post Medieval - 410 AD to 1900 AD)
- QUARRY (Saxon to Post Medieval - 410 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The millstone grit outcrop has been extensively quarried, with numerous terraced working areas, pits, delves and possible trackways. Six of these delves have been recorded of varying sizes up to 2m deep, usually surrounded by a scatter of stone fragments. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR20545 Unpublished document: Carr, R & Smith, P. 2008. Survey Report: Haytop, Shining Cliff Wood, Alderwasley, Derbyshire. HER Doc. No. 886; Features 27, and 38-42..
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3348 5326 (101m by 150m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALDERWASLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3943
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM