1 This field is called Marl Pit Close on a 1766 Estate Map.
2 A tree filled pit is still visible in the centre of the field.
The site of a marl pit, from which marl was extracted during the Imperial period and possibly earlier. The site is suggested by documentary evidence and a large hollow still exists on this site. It is located 300m south of Whitefield Coppice.
1 This field is called ‘Marlpits’ on a map from 1766.
2 Traces of pits here and in surrounding fields are still visible.
The site of several marl pits from which marl was extracted during the Imperial period. The marl pits are marked on an estate map of 1766. Some of them are still visible as earthworks. They are situated 500m north east of Wainbody Wood.
1 ‘Coal Pit Close’ marked.
2 ‘Coal Pit Close’ marked.
3 No visible traces during site visit.
The possible site of a Post Medieval quarry or coal workings. It is marked on an estate map dating to 1597. The site is located 500m south of Stareton.
1 The fields close to this grid reference are known as Marlpit Meadow on an estate map from 1766. Another field at SP3371 is known as Pit Close on ...
The site of a marl pit from which marl was extracted during the Imperial period. The name 'Marl Pit Meadow' is marked on an estate map of 1766. The site lies 700m south east of Stareton.
1 This field is known as ‘Pit Field’ on an estate map from 1766.
2 Some pits are still visible.
The site of a quarry dating to the Imperial period. 'Pit Field' is marked on an estate map of 1766 and some of the pits are still visible as earthworks. The site is located 100m east of Ticknell Spinney.
1 This area is known as Pit Close on an estate map from 1766.
2 The pit is still visible, although now flooded and overgrown with trees.
The site of a quarry which was in use during the Imperial period. The quarry is still visible as an earthwork. It is situated to the east of Stoneleigh deer park.
1 This is known as Marlpits on an estate map from 1766.
2 Some tree filled pits are still visible.
The site of several marl pits from which marl was extracted during the Post Medieval and Imperial periods. They are marked on an estate map of 1766. The marl pits are still visible as earthworks and are situated 500m north east of Kings Wood.
1 This field is known as ‘Pit Field’ on an estate map from 1766.
2 Some pits are still visible.
The site of a quarry dating to the Post Medieval or Imperial period. Some quarry pits are still visible as earthworks. The quarry was located 800m west of Westley Bridge.
1 This field is known as Pit Close on an estate map 1766.
2 Some pits are still visible but are now tree-filled.
The site of a quarry dating to the Post Medieval or Imperial period. Some of the quarry pits are still visible as earthworks. They are situated in the area of Wainbody Wood.
1 A mound at SP33077235 is likely to be the Hundred mound of Motslow.
2On modern OS maps this is shown as a quarry.
The site of a mound which is visible as an earthwork. The mound may have been the Post Medieval meeting place of the hundred of Motslow. It is situated 400m south of Stoneleigh.
1 Gravel pit marked on 1886 map.
The site of a gravel pit pit from which gravel was extracted during the Imperial period. It was marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886, and was situated in the southwest corner of Chantry Heath Wood, Stoneleigh.
1 Gravel pits marked on 1886 map.
The site of several gravel pits from which gravel was extracted during the Imperial period. They are marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886. The gravel pits were situated 500m east of Millburn Viaduct, Crackley.
1 This area is called ‘Quarry Close’ on a map of 1597. There is also a ‘Pit Close’ in the field on the opposite side of the Stoneleigh ...
The site of a quarry which was in use during the Post Medieval and Imperial periods. It is marked on maps dating to 1597 and 1766. The area of quarrying is still visible as an earthwork and is located 250m west of Stareton.
