Monument record MDR4195 - Millstone manufacturing site, Bamford Edge, Bamford
Type and Period (3)
- MILLSTONE WORKING SITE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- GRINDSTONE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- QUARRY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
'Bamford-Edge in Hathersage' is listed by Farey in 1811 as one of the places where 'Peak Millstones were formerly made'. (1, 2)
'The Kinderscout and Rivelin Grits have been used for millstones and grindstones for many years. The older style of millstones can be found in Bamford Edge…'. (3)
A disused stone quarry within this area contains evidence for the production of millstones in the post-medieval period and lies within a larger scheduled area. The quarry measures approx. 30m wide by 60m in length, along a north-south axis. Within the quarried area are at least three discarded or unfinished flat and slightly domed millstones, the remains of a small stone-built hut and working areas. (4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR6682 Bibliographic reference: Farey, J. 1811. A General View of the Agriculture and Minerals of Derbyshire, Vol. 1. pp 220-221.
- <2> SDR15814 Article in serial: Tucker, D. 1985. 'Millstone making in the Peak District of Derbyshire: The quarries & the technology', Industrial Archaeology Review. Vol 8, pp 42-58. p 56.
- <3> SDR15205 Article in serial: Makepeace, G (Hunter Archaeological Society). 1987. 'An archaeological survey of Bamford and Hathersage Outseats, Derbyshire', Trans. Hunter Arch. Soc.. Volume 14, pp 43-55.
- <4> SDR646 Scheduling record: English Heritage. 1998. Scheduling Notification: Cairnfield and quarry on Bamford Edge, 720m north of Clough House. 417.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 211 845 (536m by 476m) (Centred on) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BAMFORD, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Apr 17 2015 9:14AM