Monument record 1446/7/6 - West Mine - Wood Mine Tramway.
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Summary
The Tramway is described as a long, straight, level cutting between the Wood Mine Adit and the West Mine Dressing floors. It was used for conveying ores to the crusher and the leaching plant. The 1872 map shows it as operational.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
In (1), the Tramway is described as a long, straight, level cutting between the Wood Mine Adit and the West Mine Dressing floors. It was used for conveying ores to the crusher and the leaching plant. The 1872 map shows it as operational.
<1> 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive, 143 (Unpublished Report). SCH4334.
<2> English Heritage, Various, Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description) (Scheduling Record). SCH4606.
<2> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment) (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH4334 Unpublished Report: 1998. Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive. 143.
- <2> SCH2950 Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment).
- <2> SCH4606 Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 853 775 (180m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87NE |
| Civil Parish | NETHER ALDERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NETHER ALDERLEY, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
Record last edited
Jun 13 2023 3:39PM