Monument record 9796/0/1 - Undated Ironstone Pit

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{1} Part of a large sand ironstone and ?limestone redundant quarry. The most notable visible feature is the vertical quarry face which is in the region of 150m long and up to c.6m in height.

{2} Mentions quarrying for slate at Duston


<1> Cadman G., 2001, SMR Report form: Duston Quarry, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN106343.

<2> Sharp S., 1870, The Oolites of Northamptonshire, p.354-375 (unchecked) (Article). SNN74230.

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  • <1> SMR Report Form: Cadman G.. 2001. SMR Report form: Duston Quarry. 14th October 2001. (unchecked).
  • <2> Article: Sharp S.. 1870. The Oolites of Northamptonshire. The Quarterly Journal of The Geological Society. AUGUST. p.354-375 (unchecked).

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Grid reference SP 71220 62760 (point) Central
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)
Civil Parish DUSTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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Jan 25 2012 4:36PM

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