Monument record MDR9788 - Dragoneye Lead Vein (site of), Dean Hollow, Cromford
Type and Period (1)
- LEAD MINE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site Buffer Zone
Full Description
Site is shown as 'Dragoneye Vein (Lead, Disused)' on late 19th and early 20th century OS maps, worked by three mines, 'Lath House Mine (Lead & Calx, Disused)', 'Dunrake Mine (Lead, Disused)' and 'Chance Mine (Lead, Disused)'. Modern mapping shows the site to be located within the current boundaries of Dene Quarry. (1, 2, 3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). XXXIV-10.
- <2> SDR18790 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1896-1900. OS County Series, 2nd edition (1st revision), scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). XXXIV-10, 1898.
- <3> SDR20367 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile). XXXIV-10.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2861 5635 (517m by 309m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 17 2022 11:12AM