Monument record 8398/1/1 - Shutlanger Quarries (Towcester Iron Ore Co.)
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Summary
Ironstone pit operating in the late 19th century
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Full Description
{1} The pits are locally known to have been at Huddiemoor, about half-way between Shutlanger village and The Round Plantation. A small pit is shown on the Second Edition OS Map (c.1900), and a small area of lower-level ground is still evident today.
Owners Towcester Iron Ore Co. The quarries are known to have existed in 1873/4 before the arrival of the Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction line in 1891. It is thought that the ore was taken away by horse drawn wagon to Towcester via Easton Neston. It is also possible that these quarries were reopened in 1909 as The Showsley Quarries (Monument 8397/1).
<1> Tonks E., 1989, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Northampton Area, p.61 (checked) (Book). SNN47272.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN47272 Book: Tonks E.. 1989. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Northampton Area. 3. Runpast Publishing. p.61 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 72367 50106 (51m by 41m) Possible |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SHUTLANGER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 5 2021 11:24AM
