Monument record 2864/1 - Medieval to Modern Collyweston Slate Quarrying (East of Easton)
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Summary
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Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Shows linear pattern of quarrying up to the early C19th on either side of the Stamford Road at Collyweston and Easton on The Hill. At Easton the 'seam' runs on the south side of the road, continuing north-eastwards towards Wothorpe and running to the south of Wothorpe Grove.
{2} Quarries at TF020044. Remains of workings for the well-known Collyweston Slate, the deposits of which extend into Easton.
{3} [Monument mapping/interpretation carried out for National Mapping Programme is likely to reflect the full extent of quarrying over all periods.]
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1811-9, First Edition Ordnance Survey Surveyors Drawings, Sheet 267e (Map). SNN104902.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.37 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.
<3> Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs, (unchecked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN104822.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN104902 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1811-9. First Edition Ordnance Survey Surveyors Drawings. 2 Inches to 1 Mile. Ordnance Survey. Sheet 267e.
- <2> SNN77379 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1975. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 1. HMSO. p.37 (checked).
- <3> SNN104822 Aerial Photograph(s): Northamptonshire SMR Collection of Aerial Photographs. (unchecked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (8)
- Parent of: Possible C18th/C19th Industrial Building (Building) (2864/1/7)
- Parent of: Possible Limestone or Ironstone Pits (Pit Holes) (Monument) (2864/1/4)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval to Modern Limestone Pit (Monument) (2864/1/1)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval to Modern Limestone Pit (Monument) (2864/1/2)
- Parent of: Possible Medieval/Post Medieval Limestone Quarry (Monument) (2864/1/5)
- Parent of: Possible Post Medieval/Modern Limestone Pits (Monument) (2864/1/6)
- Parent of: Post Medieval/Modern Lime Kiln (Building) (2864/1/3)
- Part of: Medieval to Modern Collyweston Slate Industry at Easton on the Hill (Monument) (2864)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 02313 04598 (1437m by 1152m) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | EASTON ON THE HILL, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 23 2024 10:59AM