Monument record MDR8378 - Upper Orchard Mine, Winster village, Winster
Type and Period (2)
- LEAD MINE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- SPOIL HEAP (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Large lead mining hillocks within the village of Winster. (1). Photographic record. (2,3).
The underground mine located here in Winster is known as Upper Orchard Mine. The extant of the area of interest is one hectare. The site includes a deep engine shaft at a disturbed hillock that leads to extensive pipe and vein workings. (4).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR12683 Personal Observation: Smith, K (PPJPB). K Smith (Peak Park Joint Planning Board) personal communication. 2000.
- <2> SDR18970 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Black and white photograph collection. 1995:400.28-29.
- <3> SDR18971 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Slide Collection. 1995:15438.1-3.
- <4> SDR19821 Bibliographic reference: Barnatt, J. 2004. An Inventory of Regionally & Nationally Important Lead Mining Sites in the Peak District. Vol. 2: Corpus of Sites. p 198, site no. U19.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 24066 60447 (110m by 64m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WINSTER, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 5 2015 9:13AM