Element record L7305 - Possible mining/quarrying remains, Newstead

Summary

MACULA (Unknown)

Location

Grid reference SK 54100 53000 (point)
Map sheet SK55SW
District Gedling
Civil Parish Newstead, Gedling

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Very faint dark soil marks - maculae- which may be the remains of pits, kilns or quarries. 6 features, 5-10m in diameter. Proximity to quarrying and "Limekiln Wood" indicates possible alternative industiral function. (1)
See M2732 for Limekiln Wood, M5298 for Newstead Park, L7254 for features to south.


<1> Cox C, 1997, Early Coal Mining in West Notts - Evidence from Vertical Aerial Photographs, p 153 (Unpublished document). SNT2296.

<2> Fairey Surveys, 1971, Vertical Air Photos (Aerial photograph). SNT681.

Other Refs: 6/375

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Cox C. 1997. Early Coal Mining in West Notts - Evidence from Vertical Aerial Photographs. p 153.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Fairey Surveys. 1971. Vertical Air Photos.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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