Monument record MDR4059 - Harrrybecca Mine boundary stones or meerstones, south-east of Bleaklow Farm, Great Longstone

Type and Period (2)

MEERSTONE (Victorian - 1852 AD to 1900 AD)
BOUNDARY MARKER (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Full Description

SK 224734 A group of boundary stones associated with the Harrybecca vein. Three stones marked H & A on obverse. (1). On Hassop Common in 1852 were three meerstones measuring 1m high and approx. 95m apart marking the northern boundary of the Harrybecca vein. Shaped from gritstone. (2). See also SMR 7326.

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SDR3855 Bibliographic reference: Committee on British Archaeology. 1975. Panel on Industrial Monuments.
<2> SDR12572 Personal Observation: Willies, L. 1974. Pers. Comm..
<3> SDR19111 Index: Council for British Archaeology (CBA). CBA Industrial Archaeology Report Card. Harrybecca Meerstones.

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Grid reference	SK 224 734 (point) (Centre)
Civil Parish	GREAT LONGSTONE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jun 15 2015 2:34PM