Copper mine. (1)
Stapleford Hill - ancient copper mines ? (2)
Valuable moulding sands for use in the iron and steel industy are found in the Nottingham and Mansfield area. The chief workings occur (at Blidworth and) at Bramcote Hills. (3)
… Bramcote, or rather Stapleford Hill, in which are the remains of an imaginary copper mine. An immense sum of money was sunk in this hopeless attempt, which the slightest knowledge of geology would have disconcerted at the outset. (4)
See L8785 for BA flints, L8786 for quern.

From the extensively disturbed surface of this hill it is clear that quarrying has taken place here for a considerable period, although lately being confined to the NE sector. It is small, but relatively high, with extensive all-round visibility. Sandstone outcrops frequently and there is sparse tree cover.
No traces of early activity could be identified. The present location of finds was not established, Mr. Houldsworth being no longer available for discussion on these matters. (source: H. Houldsworth. 29.5.50 Corr. 6". R. Hayman. 4.8.50) (5)
Copper mines are published on OS 1" first edition (source: OS field investigators comments F1 BHS 14-JAN-75) (5)

<1> OS, 1836-9, 1in 1836-9 (Map). SNT1039.

Other Refs: sheet 71

<2> Houldsworth HO, 26/05/1950, OS Corr 6in (Personal comment). SNT801.

<3> Edwards KC, 1966, Nottingham and its Region, pp 293-4 (Published document). SNT665.

<4> Fyfe WW, 1856, Rambles Round Nottingham, p 228 (Published document). SNT2633.

<5> Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.