Monument record MDR7680 - Building foundations, north-west of Monks Dale Farm, Wheston
Type and Period (3)
- BUILDING PLATFORM (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- POND ? (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Foundations of building and possible pond identified by Dr. T. C. Welsh at SK13667362. He suggests it may be an industrially related building / platform connected with mining and / or a water-based activity. He draws attention to the curious off-axis position of the structure within an enclosure (pond?) on the valley floor. The structure is c. 30m long. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR18531 Unpublished document: Welsh, T C (Dr.). 1995. Letter on Observtions in Monk's Dale. 1.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 1366 7367 (180m by 166m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WHESTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1603
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Record last edited
Jul 13 2015 9:17AM