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Monument record MDR4837 - Cromford Moor, Bole Hearths, Early lead smelting site

Type and Period (1)

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

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  • None recorded

Full Description

"Cromford Moor, S. of the Bridge" is included in a "list of ancient boles or lead hearths". (1) No evidence of early lead smelting was seen on Cromford Moor (named at SK 3055). (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Farey, J. 1811. A General View of the Agriculture and Minerals of Derbyshire, Vol. 1. p383.
  • <2> Personal Observation: F1 FRH 22-JUL-66.

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Grid reference Centred SK 30 55 (1000m by 1000m) (Approximate)
Civil Parish CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 19 2003 2:23PM

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