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Meerbrook sough portal is a drainage adit located in the Peak District of Derbyshire. The sough represents industrial activity associated with the historic lead and fluorspar mining operations that characterised this region from the medieval period through to modern times. The portal structure provides evidence of the engineering techniques employed to manage water drainage in underground mines, a critical aspect of deep mineral extraction. The site is recorded as an ancient monument reflecting the archaeological significance of Derbyshire's extensive mining heritage.
Meerbrook sough portal 380m south west of Leashaw Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017652. View the official record →
Meerbrook sough portal is a drainage adit located in the Peak District of Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017652.
Meerbrook sough portal 380m south west of Leashaw Farm 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 1017652.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alderwasley Chapel (1.8 km), Butterley Gangroad and Fritchley Tunnel (3.4 km), Standing cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church (4.1 km).
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