Site record MDR7944 - Engine house (site of), Swadlincote
Type and Period (1)
- ENGINE HOUSE (Tudor to Victorian - 1540 AD to 1882 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
There is an engine house situated here on historic OS mapping dating to the late 19th-early 20th century. It appears to be associated with adjacent sand pits/clay mines. (1-3)
The engine house is not depicted on the OS map of 1977. The site lies in an enclosed field. (4)
In 1994, there were no remains to be seen. (5)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <2> SDR18790 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1896-1900. OS County Series, 2nd edition (1st revision), scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <3> SDR20367 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile).
- <4> SDR12489 Map: OS. 1977. OS:10000 1977.
- <5> SDR18955 Index: Malone, S (RCHME). 1994. National Forest Project Index: UID 924111.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 30880 19664 (16m by 24m) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWADLINCOTE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR5066
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Record last edited
Jul 29 2020 1:34PM