Monument record MDR9858 - Winding Hole, Cromford Canal Wharf, Cromford
Type and Period (1)
- WINDING HOLE (Georgian to Victorian - 1794 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
A turning space for boats formed by a widening of the Cromford Canal at the entrance to the two arms of Cromford Canal Wharf. Assumed to have been built at the same time as the canal itself in 1794. This turning area is edged on the towpath side with stone and appears to be cut into the rock on the south-west side. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19441 Index: Mansel Architects. 2004. Cromford Canal Survey. Survey ref: 13.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3006 5696 (35m by 31m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1807
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM