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Monument record MDR15670 - Quarrying activity, Shining Cliff Woods, Alderwasley

Type and Period (2)

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> Unpublished document: Carr, R & Smith, P. 2008.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

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