Site record MDR22594 - Evidence of Mining Activities, Shafts and Pits, and Ridge and Furrow, B5035, Wirksworth
Type and Period (3)
- MINE SHAFT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- EXTRACTIVE PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Evidence of mining activities, shafts and pits, and ridge and furrow, B5035, Wirksworth, of post medieval and possibly medieval date respectively.
Evidence for post medieval mine shafts and pits, in addition to earlier ridge and furrow at Longway Bank was identified via Lidar survey undertaken in the winter of 2015/2016 by Bluesky. The survey was commissioned by Trent and Peak Archaeology on behalf of DerwentWISE Project. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR23940 Digital data: Malone, S (TPA). 2016. GIS data from the DerwentWISE Project High Resolution Lidar Analysis.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3133 5514 (111m by 88m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIRKSWORTH, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR4444
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Record last edited
Jun 28 2021 5:47PM