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Monument record MDR9838 - Primrose Lead Mine (site of), Dean Hollow, Cromford

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • World Heritage Site Buffer Zone

Full Description

Site is shown as 'Primrose Mine (Lead, Disused)' on late 19th and early 20th century OS maps, modern mapping shows the site to be located within the current boundaries of Dene Quarry. (1, 2, 3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). XXXIV-10.
  • <2> 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> 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 2846 5613 (38m by 32m)
Civil Parish CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jan 17 2022 11:12AM

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