Monument record 6250/1/5 - Mineral Railway/Tramway
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Summary
Former ironstone railway which supplied iron ore from the Hunsbury Hill quarries to the nearby blast furnaces from the late 19th century until c1920.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Tonks E., 1989, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Northampton Area, p.106-121 (unchecked) (Book). SNN47272.
<2> Perkins, P, Whittaker, R and Denton, A, 2022, A Guide to the Industrial Heritage of Northamptonshire, p. 68/Site 303 (Book). SNN113793.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN47272 Book: Tonks E.. 1989. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Northampton Area. 3. Runpast Publishing. p.106-121 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN113793 Book: Perkins, P, Whittaker, R and Denton, A. 2022. A Guide to the Industrial Heritage of Northamptonshire. NIAG. p. 68/Site 303.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 73085 58753 (1291m by 1723m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 30 2025 9:27AM
