Monument record 6302/0/4 - C20th Ironstone Quarry Pits (Corby Steelworks)
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Summary
The Priors Hall quarries were worked during the mid 20th century.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Quarry Pits (RFP Survey).
{2} Priors Hall Quarry had one of the huge draglines that were to become a symbol of the Corby system. It was installed 1948-51.
<1> Hall D.N., 1960-1999, Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall, (checked) (Database). SNN102279.
<2> Tonks E., 1992, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Corby Area, p. 200 (Book). SNN39836.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN102279 Database: Hall D.N.. 1960-1999. Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall. 10/02/2003. Rockingham Pr SMR.xls. Excel97 + Mapinfo files. (checked).
- <2> SNN39836 Book: Tonks E.. 1992. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Corby Area. 6. Runpast Publishing. p. 200.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 93158 90977 (2844m by 1957m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELDON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 3 2024 12:07PM
