Monument record 8377/1/1 - Quarry Pit at Nell Bridge
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{1} Three quarters of a mile south of Kings Sutton church is a narrow excavation along the eastern side of the lane from Kings Sutton. The quarries are first mentioned in 1870 and last in 1874. Little was done and the pits were presumably closed down in 1874.
<1> Tonks E., 1988, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Oxfordshire Field, p.16-18 (part checked) (Book). SNN43610.
<2> HUNT R., Mineral Statistics of Great Britain, 1853-1881, (unchecked) (Document). SNN58057.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 49962 34881 (57m by 185m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KINGS SUTTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 19 2009 12:44PM
