Monument record MDR9740 - Colour Works (site of), City Road (northern end), Derby
Type and Period (1)
- COLOUR MILL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- Area of Archaeological Interest: Little Chester, Derby Area of Archaeological Interest
- World Heritage Site
- World Heritage Site Buffer Zone
Full Description
Named on the 1st ed. 25" OS map of c. 1880. (1)
Entries for colour works in Bulmer's Directory of 1895 show that this works could be either the 'Derby Oxide & Colour Co., Ltd' of City Road or 'Leech, Neal & Co Ltd., colour manufacturers with premises also at Spondon' of City Rd., Derby (2). See SMR 32087 which is the other colour works on City Rd.
No further information at present.
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 35336 37072 (74m by 25m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Aug 23 2022 6:03PM