Monument record 8451/1 - Thrapston Quarries (Possibly Glendon Iron Co.)
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Full Description
{1} Owners unknown but believed to be Glendon Iron Co. as the limestone quarry was reopened on the site of an old ironstone quarry owned by them. The limestone quarry was opened in 1933. These quarries were operated by various owners during and up to the end of WWII with little or no quarrying occurring. At no time during the ironstone and limestone era's was much of a profit gained by any company that worked them.
<1> Tonks E., 1990, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Wellingborough Area, p.215-17 (unchecked) (Book). SNN45742.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN45742 Book: Tonks E.. 1990. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Wellingborough Area. 4. Runpast Publishing. p.215-17 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 99809 77766 (628m by 641m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THRAPSTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 3 2021 8:50AM
