Monument record 8379/1 - Ironstone Quarry (Northamptonshire Ironstone Co., Byfield Ironstone Co.)
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{1}The first owner of the quarry was J.W.Pain and the nominal operator was Northamptonshire Ironstone Co. Production started in May 1915. Ownership was then taken over by the Northamptonshire Ironstone Co Ltd from March 1922 and then by the Byfield Ironstone Co. Ltd from 24.11.1928 until the 12th february 1965 when quarrying ceased. The last face being used was at the Iron Cross face. The only part still visible is this last part that was worked. The remainder has been filled in and apart from a few sunken fieldslittle can be seen.
<1> Tonks E., 1988, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Oxfordshire Field, p.108-23 (unchecked) (Book). SNN43610.
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- <1> SNN43610 Book: Tonks E.. 1988. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Oxfordshire Field. 2. Runpast Publishing. p.108-23 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 513 540 (point) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BYFIELD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 3 2014 10:22AM
