Monument record 8450 - Thrapston Whitehouse Quarries
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Full Description
{1} Owners from 1873 were Thomas Whitehouse & from 1875 to June 1883 Thrapston Iron Ore Co.Ltd.; pits or quarries were opened with tramway to Thrapston Midland Railway junction; it is believed that wagons were drawn by horses; ore was of very poor quality & quarry was closed in May 1881; company was wound up on 15th June 1883;
<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 | TL 001 775 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DENFORD, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 20 2015 5:54PM
