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Monument record MDR8793 - Whain Rake / Harda Head Vein, 400m south-west of The Waterloo Inn, Taddington

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Extensive area of lead mine remains, mostly hillocks, along the rake. Primarily 17th to 18th century in date. Associated with Hardyhead / Harda Head / Whain Soughs (SMR 13547). (1)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Personal Observation: Smith, K (PPJPB). K Smith (Peak Park Joint Planning Board) personal communication. 9.9.1991.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Barnatt, J. 2005. Updated Inventory of Regionally & Nationally Important Lead Mining Sites in the Peak District.. No. N152.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 1286 7106 (80m by 148m) (Centre)
Civil Parish TADDINGTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 25 2013 11:56AM

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