Site record MDR23803 - Lime Processing Platform, Bugsworth Basin Canal, Off Brookside, Chinley
Type and Period (2)
- HARD STANDING (Georgian to Mid 20th Century - 1800 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- LIME WORKS ? (Georgian to Mid 20th Century - 1800 AD? to 1950 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Lime processing platform, Bugsworth Basin Canal, Off Brookside, Chinley, a 19th or 20th century structure.
During the excavation of test pits in 2017, the remains of a large concrete platform was recorded: '...associated with 19th and early 20th century limestone quarrying and processing. A large concrete platform discovered in the centre of the feeder pipe trench which may have been where the lime produced in near-by limekilns was collected, before it was loaded onto barges for further transportation on the canal.' (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR24821 Unpublished document: Lodoen, A (ARS Ltd). 2018. Archaeological Watching Brief at Bugsworth Basin Canal, Buxworth, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 0220 8208 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHINLEY, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR5256
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Record last edited
Jun 3 2024 1:54PM