Monument record 8462/1/5 - C19th Quarrying in Mitchells Close (Possibly Part of Redbrinks Pit)
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Full Description
{1} Quarry pits recorded as part of Rockingham Forest Project.
{2} Plans at NRO show three principal quarrying areas. Woodford itself lies south of the main road, the initial gullet of 1881 in line with the road bridge and followed on by workings each side to the north-west and east.
<1> Hall D.N., 1960-1999, Rockingham Forest Project: Archaeological Sites Recorded by David Hall, (checked) (Database). SNN102279.
<2> Tonks E., 1991, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Kettering Area, p.78-85 (part checked) (Book). SNN44039.
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> SNN44039 Book: Tonks E.. 1991. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Kettering Area. 5. Runpast Publishing. p.78-85 (part checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 94594 76705 (224m by 339m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOODFORD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 28 2024 2:05PM
