Monument record MDR16585 - Former sand pit, Slack Lane, Brailsford
Type and Period (1)
- SAND PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
There is a sand pit situated here on the 1st edition 25" OS map. (1)
The sand pit remains in use throughout the early 20th century. (2, 3)
It is not marked on modern OS mapping [2016]. The area appears to be covered in rough grassland and scrub. (4, 5)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <2> SDR18790 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1896-1900. OS County Series, 2nd edition (1st revision), scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <3> SDR20367 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile).
- <4> SDR20816 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). Current Mastermap and 1:10000 series.
- <5> SDR20894 *Internet Web Site: Google Maps. http://maps.google.com/. Website viewed 21/07/2016.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2470 4230 (87m by 119m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRAILSFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 21 2016 11:18AM