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Monument Number 45916
Hob Uid: 45916
Location : Oldham Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SD9130006600
Summary : The remains of a Roman or Medieval bloomery with slag heaps was recorded in 1836 and was still visible circa 1883 at Plumpton Clough, in the parish of Royton.
More information : The remains of an iron forge, surrounded by heaps of scoriae recorded 1836 and some still visible circa 1883 at Plumpton Clough, in the parish of Royton. Their Roman origin is hardly doubtful. (1) There are now no visible indications of the forge. Plumpton Clough, centred at SD 913066, is mainly playing fields. The siting, however, suggests that this was a medieval bloomery. (2)

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Source details : Ro Lancs 1883 227 (WT Watkin)
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Source details : Hist of Lancs 1836 2 587 (Baines)
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Source Number : 2
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Source details : F1 BHP 26-JAN-76
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Roman
Display Date : Roman
Monument End Date : 410
Monument Start Date : 43
Monument Type : Bloomery
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Bloomery
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SD 90 NW 16
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1976-01-26
End Date : 1976-01-26

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 45916