Monument record M678 - Barton in Fabis gypsum mine

Summary

GYPSUM MINE (Modern)

Location

Grid reference SK 52899 31299 (point)
Map sheet SK53SW
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Barton in Fabis, Rushcliffe

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Barton mine (gypsum). (1)

Site of the post-Mediaeval Barton Gypsum Mine. This appears to have been destroyed by the construction of agricultural sheds. (2)

See M679 for tramway, M540 for wharf.


<1> OS, 1921, 1:2500, County Series 1921 (Map). SNT1030.

Other Refs: 45/12

<2> Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.

<3> English Heritage, 2000, Lime Cement and Plaster, Nottinghamshire 3: English Heritage Monuments Protection Programme Industrial Monuments Assessment, Step 3 Reports (Published document). SNT6335.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: OS. 1921. 1:2500, County Series 1921.
  • <2> Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
  • <3> Published document: English Heritage. 2000. Lime Cement and Plaster, Nottinghamshire 3: English Heritage Monuments Protection Programme Industrial Monuments Assessment, Step 3 Reports.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Sep 11 2026 1:40PM

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