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Butterley Gangroad and Fritchley Tunnel is a structure associated with early industrial transport infrastructure in Derbyshire, dating from the early nineteenth century. The gangroad formed part of a wagonway system constructed to facilitate the movement of goods, particularly iron and coal, from the industrial works at Butterley to broader distribution networks. Fritchley Tunnel represents a significant engineering undertaking of the period, cut through local rock to maintain the line of the route where surface obstacles prevented direct passage. The site reflects the technological capabilities and logistical requirements of the Midlands iron industry during a period of substantial industrial expansion.
Butterley Gangroad and Fritchley Tunnel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1422984. View the official record →
Butterley Gangroad and Fritchley Tunnel is a structure associated with early industrial transport infrastructure in Derbyshire, dating from the early nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1422984.
Butterley Gangroad and Fritchley Tunnel is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1422984.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wingfield Manor: a medieval great house (1.9 km), Castle Hill camp (2.8 km), Meerbrook sough portal 380m south west of Leashaw Farm (3.4 km).
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