Monument record 1446/13/1 - Doc Mine
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Summary
Doc Mine and the lower Doc Mine adit may be earlier 18th century originally. The large upper adit is cut from a prominent mineralised exposure which would have been a more visible feature from the Edge than the outcrop at Pillar Mine. Underground, Doc Mine connects with Rock Shaft and Pillar Mine and possibly also Devil's Grave. The origin of the name refers to Doc Mycroft, a caver in the 1960's.
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Full Description
Doc Mine and the lower Doc Mine adit may be earlier 18th century originally. The large upper adit is cut from a prominent mineralised exposure which would have been a more visible feature from the Edge than the outcrop at Pillar Mine. Underground, Doc Mine connects with Rock Shaft and Pillar Mine and possibly also Devil's Grave. The origin of the name refers to Doc Mycroft, a caver in the 1960's (1).
<1> 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive, 45 (Unpublished Report). SCH4334.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4334 Unpublished Report: 1998. Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive. 45.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 861 778 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87NE |
| Civil Parish | NETHER ALDERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | OVER ALDERLEY, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 13 2023 3:38PM