Cowdale quarry, limestone extraction and processing site, King Sterndale - High Peak

Cowdale Quarry retains elements of the complete industrial process of lime quarrying and processing within their original setting. Some of the standing structures are in a very bad condition. Intrusive tree and scrub growth is widespread. Historic England gave advice to inform a planning application for a mineral water bottling plant, encouraging provisions to address the condition of the scheduled monument. The development has not progressed. The site has various low key uses. Unauthorised access and damage has been reported.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Cowdale Quarry limestone extraction and processing site 540m north east of Staden Manor

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1399726

Local Planning Authority:

High Peak

Site Type:

Industrial > Mineral extraction site

Location

Building Name:

Cowdale quarry

County:

Derbyshire

District / Borough:

High Peak

Parish:

King Sterndale

Parliamentary Constituency:

High Peak

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Private