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Monument record MDR5307 - Early lead smelting site, Puddingpie Hill, Brampton

Type and Period (2)

  • (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

[Area SK 317 716] "Threebirches or Pudding-pie Hill, W. of Brampton" is included in a list of "Ancient Boles or Lead Hearths." (1) There is no evidence of a smelting site in this area and nothing of interest has been seen by the farmer during ploughing. (2) Additional source. (3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Farey, J. 1811. A General View of the Agriculture and Minerals of Derbyshire, Vol. 1. p383.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: F1 JB 06-OCT-65.
  • <3> Index: NDAT. 0417. 0417.

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Grid reference Centred SK 317 716 (100m by 100m) (Centre)
Civil Parish BRAMPTON, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE

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  • EDR857

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Record last edited

Apr 24 2015 8:40AM

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