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Record Details

MonUID:MST20372
HER Number:56244
Type of record:Monument
Name:Gypsum Mine Workings, West of Hanbury Hill, Fauld Quarry, Hanbury

Summary

A series of amorphous earthwork features identified on aerial photography to the west of Hanbury Hill, interpreted as the probable remains of post-medieval gypsum quarrying associated with Fauld Quarry.

Grid Reference:SK 1723 2832
Map Sheet:SK12NE
Parish:Hanbury, East Staffordshire Borough
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Monument Type(s):

Full description

Earthwork evidence of probable gypsum quarrying of post-medieval date seen as three large (15-50 metre) amorphous negative features, in a random pattern. (SB, 28-Nov-2013) <1>

Sources and further reading

<1>SST12 - Map: National Monument Record. 1993. National Forest Project Maps / Pastscape Records. SK 12 NE 18.

Related records

50420Part of: Fauld Quarry, Alabaster and Gypsum Mines and Plaster and Cement Works, Fauld, Hanbury (Monument)

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