Monument record 8386/1 - Blisworth Quarries (Hickman, Bevan & Phipps)
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{1} Draft lease for ore extraction was presented from 21.06.1852 & extraction was commenced on 1st.December 1859; first owner was John Hickman but he ran into difficulties with transport of ore from site; extraction was commenced by Blisworth Iron Stone Mining Co.Ltd. But they ran into same difficulties; although railway did exist at Blisworth they were unable to persuade LNWR to allow them to have sidings at local station; company taken over by G.E.Bevan & Co.Ltd. In 1861 & ore was taken by them to canal by a 3ft.7in. Gauge tramway pulled by horses; this company was taken over by executors of Pickering Phipps in 1903; it is likely that canal barges used plied directly from Blisworth to Hunsbury Furnaces; workings ceased in line with furnaces on 1st January 1921.
<1> Tonks E., 1989, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Northampton Area, p.14-27 (unchecked) (Book). SNN47272.
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- <1> SNN47272 Book: Tonks E.. 1989. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Northampton Area. 3. Runpast Publishing. p.14-27 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 73388 53623 (1030m by 733m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BLISWORTH, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 22 2014 1:15PM
