Monument record MDR3943 - Possible early lead-smelting site, Bole Hill, Grindleford

Type and Period (3)

SMELTERY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
LEAD WORKS (Undated)
SMELTERY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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None recorded

Full Description

Bole Hill occurs in a Hardwick Manuscript of 1598. [Indicates an early lead smelting site.] (1) The hill is an area of extensive quarrying and spoil heaps. There is no surface evidence of smelting. (2)

Sources/Archives (4)

<1> SDR13112 Bibliographic reference: Cameron, K. 1959. 'The Place-Names of Derbyshire, Part II', English Place-Name Society. p 112.
<2> SDR6108 Personal Observation: F1 BHS 18-NOV-65.
<3> SDR17027 Index: OS. SK 27 NW 55. SK 27 NW 55.
<4> SDR17028 Index: NDAT. 1208. 1208.

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Grid reference	Centred SK 249 792 (100m by 100m) (Centre)
Civil Parish	HATHERSAGE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 30 2013 3:49PM