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Monument record MDR3850 - Limekiln, south-west of Gratton Dale Farm, Gratton

Type and Period (1)

  • (Tudor to Victorian - 1540 AD to 1898 AD?)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Large and becoming derelict, but of considerable interest. (1). The limekiln is recorded on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map and therefore predates 1880. (2). It is recorded as an 'Old Limekiln' on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map and therefore became disused between c. 1880 and c. 1899. (3).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Hill, R. 1985. Peak Park Treasures. C184.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1896-1900. OS County Series, 2nd edition (1st revision), scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 2105 6126 (8m by 10m) (Centre)
Civil Parish GRATTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Apr 30 2015 8:40AM

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