Monument record 4245/30/0 - Millbrow Quarry
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Summary
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Millbrow Quarry marked on the Ordnance Survey 25inch to one mile map, first edition. The Cheshire version shows the quarry still in use, however by the time that the Lancashire map is surveyed the quarry (which appears to be much larger) is disused. According to (3) this quarry was founded about 1798 by Mr Grindrod and had ceased to be used as a quarry by 1840.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1893-96, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Lancashire (Maps and Plans). SCH3847.
<3> 1980, Runcorn History Trail - A history and description of a walk through the older parts of Runcorn (Booklet-Leaflet). SCH4487.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH2462 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile.
- <2> SCH3847 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1893-96. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Lancashire. 25 in to 1 mile (1:2500).
- <3> SCH4487 Booklet-Leaflet: 1980. Runcorn History Trail - A history and description of a walk through the older parts of Runcorn.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 518 827 (175m by 223m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ58SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | RUNCORN, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | RUNCORN & WIDNES NON PARISH AREA, HALTON |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 15 2023 11:13AM