Monument record MDR9127 - Embankmen, Gotham & Newhaven Crossing: Cromford & High Peak Railway, Hartington Nether Quarter
Type and Period (1)
- RAILWAY EMBANKMENT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The embankment, located between SK 18465 59020 and SK 18306 59065, is formed by a high mound of irregular limestone blocks and soil. The embankment has no retaining wall, but is bordered one either side by boundary walls. The embankment is approximately 25 metres at its widest point and six metres at its highest point. (1-5).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDR19353 Photograph: ARCUS. 2003. Cromford & High Peak Railway and Peak Forest Tramway Survey, Project 738b. Digital photograph. pp 295-296.
- <2> SDR19352 Archive: Jessop, O. 2003. Cromford & High Peak Railway and Peak Forest Tramway Survey. ARCUS 738b. Feature no: 215.
- <3> SDR19350 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 2003. OS Landline (2003) from EDINA Digimap. 1:2000.
- <4> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). Derbyshire XXXIII.2.
- <5> SDR19351 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 2002. OS Explorer 0L24 (2002).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | SK 18323 59050 (point) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARTINGTON NETHER QUARTER, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1790
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Record last edited
Oct 30 2012 8:14AM