Monument record 8475/1/1 - Early ironstone quarries-Wells/ Wheldon Quarry?
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Summary
These quarries were small in area and none of them lasted for any great length of time. They are listed as James Wells 1873-April 1877, W.C.Wheldon 1878-82 & 1894/5. James Wells and W.C.Wheldon from 1878 this was outcrop working between the railway and the Desborough to Harrington road. There is little or no remains visible of these quarries.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NB Digitised area is only approximate: plotted by eye from Tonks' sketch
<1> Tonks E., 1992, The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Corby Area, pp.28-31 (unchecked) (Book). SNN39836.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN39836 Book: Tonks E.. 1992. The Ironstone Quarries of The Midlands (History, Operation and Railways): The Corby Area. 6. Runpast Publishing. pp.28-31 (unchecked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7990 8356 (509m by 361m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DESBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 8 2020 10:37AM
