Monument record MDR5017 - Possible early lead smelting site, Bole Hill, Wingerworth
Type and Period (1)
- BOLEHILL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
"Bole Hill, S.W. of Wingerworth" is included in a "list of ancient bole or lead hearths". (1)
Bole Hill, Wingerworth occurs as Role Hill in 1599 and Bole Hill in 1693. (2)
No material evidence of lead smelting was seen in the indicated area. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR6682 Bibliographic reference: Farey, J. 1811. A General View of the Agriculture and Minerals of Derbyshire, Vol. 1. p382.
- <2> SDR5940 Bibliographic reference: Cameron, K. 1959. The Place-Names of Derbyshire, Part I. English Place-Name Society, Vol. XXVII.. p331.
- <3> SDR6329 Personal Observation: F1 FRH 25-JUL-66.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 366 659 (point) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WINGERWORTH, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1381
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Record last edited
Jul 19 2012 8:16AM