Monument record 1446/8/6 - Wood Mine, Assay Laboratory

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Summary

The foundations of this small building lie immediately north of the tramway from Wood Mine to West Mine. Within it were found dozens of small ceramic stoppers. Probably 19th century but indicated as a disused building on the 1872 map.

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Assay Laboratory. The foundations of this small building lie immediately north of the tramway from Wood Mine to West Mine. Within it were found dozens of small ceramic stoppers, possibly for use with retorts, carboys, or as kiln supports. Probably 19th century but indicated as a disused building on the 1872 map (1).


<1> 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive, 149 (Unpublished Report).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> Unpublished Report: 1998. Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive. 149.
  • <2> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment).
  • <2> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description).

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Location

Grid reference SJ 852 775 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ87NE
Civil Parish NETHER ALDERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County NETHER ALDERLEY, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Sep 26 2002 2:19PM