Monument record MDR1707 - Long Rake vein, Middleton and Smerrill

Type and Period (2)

LEAD WORKINGS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
RAKE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Full Description

One of the longest rakes in Derbyshire with very impressive open sections. Long Rake mine had very old fashioned mine and traditional works still operated in early 1980's. It is the best site in the Derbyshire ore field. It is possibly late 19th/early 20th century operations. (2). See SMR 15749 for the section within Youlgreave.

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SDR12659 Personal Observation: Rieuwerts, J. 1990. Pers. Comm..
<2> SDR19109 Bibliographic reference: Hill, R (PPJPB). 1985. Peak Park Treasures. Willies, L, C123, 1990.
<3> SDR18970 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Black and white photograph collection. 538.3.

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Grid reference	Centred SK 1721 6396 (1532m by 64m) (Centre)
Civil Parish	MIDDLETON AND SMERRILL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Oct 10 2007 9:54AM