Site record MDR24078 - Waste Dumps, Old Moor Quarry, Wormhill
Type and Period (1)
- REFUSE DISPOSAL SITE (Stuart to Late 20th Century - 1700 AD? to 2000 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Waste Dumps, Old Moor Quarry, Wormhill, of 18th to 20th century date.
A watching brief and strip, map and sample excavation was carried out between 2021-2022, in three areas, in advance of extensions to the quarry: '… [Area A] revealed a range of features including four sinkholes, the remnants of a collapsed dry stone wall, and four post-medieval pits used for landfill. The cut of the collapsed dry stone wall measured c11.5m in length and was 0.8m wide. ...Of the four post-medieval pits used for landfill, the largest measuring 41.3m in length and over 14m wide. ...Sub-circular pits measured between 1.1m to 2.8m in length and 1m to 2.7m in width.' The finds were of 18th to 20th century date, comprised of pottery, glass, metal and ceramic building material. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR24877 Unpublished document: Vassi, I and C Nelson-Viljoen (ARS Ltd). 2022. Archaeological Watching Brief for a Strip, Map and Sample Excavation at Old Moor Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 111 739 (597m by 952m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WORMHILL, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR5314
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Record last edited
Aug 16 2024 3:42PM