Monument record MDR5079 - Blythe Grove Shaft, Ashover
Type and Period (1)
- MINE SHAFT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
SK 350 618 Blythe Grove Shaft. A small lead mine shaft, typical of the early 18th century, Blythe Grove Shaft was sunk entirely on the Gregory Vein, and seems to have been in use between 1701-1740. The shaft was driven down to the sough running from Gregory Mine to the River Amber. (1-2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR10000 Index: North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust (NDAT). North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust Index.
- <2> SDR12570 Index: Peak District Mines Historical Society (PDMHS). Peak District Mines Historic Society Index.
- <3> SDR19111 Index: Council for British Archaeology (CBA). CBA Industrial Archaeology Report Card. Blythe Grove Shaft, Ashover.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 350 618 (100m by 100m) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHOVER, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 21 2016 4:29PM