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Monument record MDR3860 - Lead bole, Matlock Bank, Matlock Town

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  • ? (Medieval to Elizabethan - 1066 AD? to 1600 AD?)

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A 'bole' or ancient smelting hearth of large flat stones was reported to have been found in 1783 near Matlock Bank and close to the findspot of a Roman lead pig [see SMR 10082]. (1) No further information. (2)

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  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Haverfield, F. 1905. 'Romano-British Derbyshire', in Victoria County History, Derbyshire, Vol 1. p 231.
  • <2> Personal Observation: F1 FDC 14-FEB-66.

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Grid reference SK 299 606 (point) Centre
Civil Parish MATLOCK TOWN, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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May 10 2022 1:25PM

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