Monument record 8233/1/3 - Ore weighbridge

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{1}The weighbridge lay approx 60m west of the tipping dock. The "pit" remains in situ and measures in plan some 15 feet by 7 foot 3 inches externally. Much of the weighbridge iron cover and balance beams have been moved and re-deposited adjacent the tippler hods at the foot of the incline.


<1> Cadman G.E., 1997, Easton on The Hill Ironstone Quarrying: Reconnaissance Survey Report for SMR, (checked) (Report). SNN40038.

<2> Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group, 2001, A Guide To The Industrial Heritage Of Northamptonshire, p.29 (checked) (Gazetteer). SNN104759.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Cadman G.E.. 1997. Easton on The Hill Ironstone Quarrying: Reconnaissance Survey Report for SMR. (checked).
  • <2> Gazetteer: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 2001. A Guide To The Industrial Heritage Of Northamptonshire. John Stanley Publishers. p.29 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference TF 0037 0558 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish EASTON ON THE HILL, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 18 2011 1:24PM

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