Monument record MDR9861 - Retaining Wall, Cromford Canal, Cromford
Type and Period (1)
- REVETMENT (Georgian to Victorian - 1794 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
A stone built retaining wall extending from and supporting the east side of the canal wharf, raising the canal towpath and wharf level above that of the floodplain of Cromford Meadows. Built with the construction of the canal. Approximate height of 1.4m. Extends 700m from the wharf to where the railway line meets the canal. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19441 Index: Mansel Architects. 2004. Cromford Canal Survey. Survey ref: 18.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3044 5670 (563m by 450m) |
|---|---|
| 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