Site record MDR4905 - Iron mining site, Lower Delves Farm, Shirland and Higham
Type and Period (1)
- IRONSTONE MINE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
SK 347572 Lower Delves Far, Iron Mining Site. The place-names Upper and Lower Delves Farms point to ironstone mining, perhaps for Toadhole Furnace. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR13533 Bibliographic reference: Riden, P. 1985. A Gazetteer of Charcoal Blast Furnace Sites in Great Britain in use since 1660.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 346 572 (point) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SHIRLAND AND HIGHAM, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 15 2026 11:25AM