Monument record MDR7664 - Industrial features in King's Wood, Sheepbridge
Type and Period (2)
- WOOD DRYING KILN ? (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- QUARRY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A number of earthwork features were noted in King's Wood, Sheepbridge, during field evaluation of adjacent fields in 1994. These features included a quarry with associated terrace way and minor workings, and a kiln, probably for white coal. Such kilns were used to dry wood for use in the lead-smelting process until the end of the 18th century. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR20094 Unpublished document: Garton, D & Kennett, A. 1994. Sheepbridge, Chesterfield: Second Phase of Archaeological Field Evaluation. p 3.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 36088 74985 (226m by 190m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHESTERFIELD, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1600
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Record last edited
Mar 12 2014 4:50PM