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The Astbury structure is very different to the c1804 II* hexagonal powder house associated with the Octagon/CB mines in Arkengarthdale ( which was later used as a cottage in the mid C19th ) or to the other known powder houses in the Yorkshire Dales which are basically simple two bay rectangular roofed buildings and probably of C19th date.

 

Robert White

Senior Historic Environment Officer

 

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority

Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn,

North Yorkshire DL8 3EL

 

Tel: 0300 456 0030

Direct Line: 01969 652360

Fax: 01756 751699

 

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From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Thomas, Roger J C
Sent: 13 November 2014 10:41
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Powder Magazine?

 

Dear Rob,

 

I think that the interpretation is correct, there is a similar but larger and grander magazine Listed II* (List entry no. 1130838) at an old lead mine site in Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire (NGR NY9986303429). I am aware that some similar late-C18 magazines still exist in the USA. 

 

Regards,

 

Roger J C Thomas

 

Assistant Designation Adviser (North)

 

From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of EDWARDS, Robert (Environment)
Sent: 12 November 2014 15:02
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Subject: Powder Magazine?

Hi,

We have an interesting structure located at the Astbury Limeworks and quarry which is reputedly a beehive powder magazine dating from the eighteenth century.

 

PowderHouse.JPG

 

I’m wondering if someone knew anything about these structures and could confirm the interpretation. I’m also interested to know how rare surviving examples of these structures are.

 

Thanks and best wishes

Rob

 

Rob Edwards
Historic Environment Records Officer
Cheshire Archaeology Planning Advisory Service

 

Tel: 01244 973667

Email: [log in to unmask]

Location: The Forum, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HS.

 

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