Find Spot record MDR4883 - Lead ball, Edge Farm, Crich
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
At SK 35455541 the OS map marks ' Leaden Ball found A.D. 1855' (1)
The O.N.B. gives Dr. Parry Jones of Alfreton as the authority for this find but no other information. (2)
There is no direct evidence as to the nature of the find but it may probably be associable with early lead smelting. An early medieval perambulation of the bounds of monastic property in this area is recorded in the cartulary of Darley Abbey and on Edge Moor a 'hot furnace' is mentioned. The lead 'ball' may have been a mass of lead from this furnace. (3)
No further information was gained - the present owner of the farm knew nothing of it. The find spot falls in the remains of a stone farm building and presumably the 'ball' was found in digging its foundations. No evidence of a lead-smelting bole was seen. The site is at the head of a slight valley. (4)
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 3545 5541 (point) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CRICH, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
- EDR1427
- EDR1453
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Record last edited
Jul 7 2015 3:30PM