Monument record 2533/6 - Barn Close Extension Quarry
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Summary
Opened for production in 1976. On the site of the old Weldon quarries.
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Full Description
{1} When the original Barn Close area was exhausted, Barn Close Extension quarry to the east was developed, and opened for production on 25/08/1976. This was the site of the ancient Weldon limestone mines, and destruction of the latter upset the band of conservationists wishing to preserve the site for its historical interest.
<1> Tonks E., 1992, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Corby Area, p.172+222 (part checked) (Book). SNN39836.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN39836 Book: Tonks E.. 1992. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Corby Area. 6. Runpast Publishing. p.172+222 (part checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 92330 89100 (375m by 451m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELDON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 18 2022 9:09AM
