Monument record 1446/31 - Mining Trials near Armstrong Farm
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Summary
Mining Trials, Armstrong Farm. An abortive trial consisting of a very shallow trench, an abandoned trial shaft and a small spoil heap spread amongst grassland covering a rocky knoll in field between the Macclesfield road, the National Trust Footpath and Armstrong Farm. It is probably a brief 19th century trial on a strong barite vein exposed at this point.
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Full Description
Mining Trials, Armstrong Farm. An abortive trial consisting of a very shallow trench, an abandoned trial shaft and a small spoil heap spread amongst grassland covering a rocky knoll in field between the Macclesfield road, the National Trust Footpath and Armstrong Farm. It is probably a brief 19th century trial on a strong barite vein exposed at this point (1).
<1> 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive, 196 (Unpublished Report). SCH4334.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4334 Unpublished Report: 1998. Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive. 196.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 854 778 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87NE |
| Civil Parish | ALDERLEY EDGE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NETHER ALDERLEY, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 19 2023 3:41PM