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Monument record MDR4739 - Forges (unlocated), Horsley Wood

Type and Period (2)

  • (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

'... as early as 1267 it is known that forges were at work in Horsley Wood'. (1) Horsley Wood is no longer extant. Local opinion suggests that the forges were in Horsley Woodhouse. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Lander, J H & Vellacott, C H. 1907. 'Industries: Lead Mining', in The Victoria County History of Derbyshire, Vol. II. pp 323-348. p. 358.
  • <2> Personal Observation: F1 JB 10-OCT-66.

Map

No mapped location recorded.

Location

Grid reference Not recorded
Civil Parish HORSLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • EDR972

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Record last edited

May 8 2015 2:29PM

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