Monument record MDR1586 - Earthworks, 100m north of Upper Oldham's Farm, Middleton and Smerrill
Type and Period (3)
- QUARRY ? (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Undated)
- DITCH (Undated)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
In the area of SK 157 638 faint traces of banking and ditching forming a semi-circle and "hardly discernible traces of pit dwellings" were identified to the north-west of Upper Oldham's Farm. (1). Possible earthworks in this area were identified on aerial photographs. (2).
This is an area of disused quarrying. (3).
In the 1920's Barham [authority 1] suggested there were 'hardly discernible.. ..pit dwellings' and 'tumuli' sited to the north and north-west of the farm. Such features are still visible today and are fortuitous changes in land surface and natural swallow holes. (5).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDR2461 Article in serial: Barham, B. 1928-29. 'Arbor Low and the holed stone', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal. Volume 50, pp 79-84.
- <2> SDR768 Aerial Photograph: 1951. A.P's 540/568/4125-6.
- <3> SDR6118 Personal Observation: F1 BHS 22-MAR-66.
- <4> SDR10574 Index: NDAT. 1542. 1542.
- <5> SDR19645 Unpublished document: Barnatt, J (PDNPA). 1991. Upper Oldhams Farm, Middleton-by-Youlgreave, archaeological survey, 1991, archaeological interpretation and recommendations on presentation. Feature no. 10.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 157 638 (179m by 173m) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MIDDLETON AND SMERRILL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- EDR3732
- EDR1305
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Record last edited
Mar 14 2020 8:02PM