Monument record 2997 - Mine shaft near Golden stone Merestone

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Summary

A small depression on the summit of a natural knoll indicates the location of a mine shaft sunk on the continuation of the vein trending south east from Canyon Opencast Mine. It lies in thick woodland and is possibly 18th - 19th century.

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Full Description

Mine shaft near Golden stone Merestone. A small depression on the summit of a natural knoll indicates location of a mine shaft sunk on the continuation of the vein trending south east from Canyon Mine. It lies in thick woodland. Possibly 18th - 19th century (1).


<1> 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive, 30 (Unpublished Report). SCH4334.

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  • <1> Unpublished Report: 1998. Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive. 30.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 862 776 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ87NE
Civil Parish OVER ALDERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County OVER ALDERLEY, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 13 2023 3:41PM