Monument record M689 - Gypsum mine, Gotham

Summary

GYPSUM MINE? (Georgian to Early 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference SK 52600 30500 (point)
Map sheet SK53SW
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Gotham, Rushcliffe

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Full Description

Old shaft (1)

Site of a gypsum mine north of Gotha village extant 1700-1895. There were several deep mines and a mineral railway. (2)


<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> Council for British Archaeology, 1963, National Record of Industrial Monuments (NRIM): Index Cards, Record No.415802 (Index). SNT6095.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: OS. 1921. 1:2500, County Series 1921.
  • <2> Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
  • <3> Index: Council for British Archaeology. 1963. National Record of Industrial Monuments (NRIM): Index Cards. Record No.415802.

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Record last edited

Sep 11 2026 2:41PM

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