Monument record 8428/1/1 - South Hill Farm Quarries
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Summary
Ironstone quarry. Closed in 1926.
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Full Description
{1} Owner from 29th September 1912 John Clark (Ironstone Merchant and Shoe Manufacturer). Clark obtained wayleave from Wellingborough Iron Co. to lay a tramway to the Stanton Finedon Hill Farm quarries. The quarries lay to the northwest side of South Hill farm. In the first place CLARK obtained a lease for ironstone workings at Southhill farm but later obtained permission to work north of sidegate lane. It is believed that the quarries were closed in 1926.
<1> Tonks E., 1990, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Wellingborough Area, p.79-81 (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.79-81.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 912 690 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FINEDON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 17 2023 2:45PM
