Monument record 2525/24/0 - Newbridge Old Rock Mine
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Summary
A shaft was sunk to a depth of c.110m for a rock mine, but never worked.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6568 1875-1877 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
The map depicts a shaft and a building which presumably housed the winding gear. They are labelled "Rock Mine (Salt)".
<2> Wharmby, P, 1987, Survey of Abandoned Salt Mine Workings and Brine Shafts in Cheshire, p.211-212 (Report). SCH7995.
Newbridge Old Rock Mine: a shaft was sunk to a depth of c.110m for a rock mine, but never worked.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 652 685 (54m by 57m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ66NE |
| Civil Parish | WINSFORD, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2018 2:31PM