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References

 

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[2] Carlon, C. J. (1979) The Alderley Edge Mines. John Sherratt and Son Ltd.

[3] Warrington, G. and Thompson, D.B. (1971) The Triassic Rocks of Alderley Edge, Cheshire. Mercian Geologist, 1, 111-131

[4] Thompson, D. B. (1970) Alderley Edge. In Broadhurst et al. The area around Manchester. Geologists' Association Guide N°. 7

[5] Brockbank, W. (1891) On the discovery of Estheria minuta var. Brodieana... in the Lower Keuper sandstone of Alderley Edge. Mem. Proc. Manchr. Lit. Phil. Soc., 34, 12

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[9] Warrington, G. (1965) The Metalliferous Mining District of Alderley Edge, Cheshire. Mercian Geologist, 1, 111-131

[10] The National Trust. Alderley Edge Walks Guide. Fitzpatrick Woolmer Design.

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[12] Bakewell, R. (1811) Monthly Magazine, February 1. (Letter concerning the Alderley Mines)

[13] www.derbyscc.org.uk/alderley/index.html - Accessed February 2006.

[14] Westall, R. (1994) Wilmslow & Alderley Edge Quarry Bank Mill & Manchester Airport. Phillimore & Co. Ltd.

[15] Roeder, C. and Graves, F. S. (1905) Recent archaeological discoveries at Alderley Edge. Trans. Lancs. Cheshire Antiquarian Soc, 23, 17-29

[16] www.megalithic.co.uk - Accessed March 2006.

[17] Prag, A. J. N. W. and Timberlake, S. (2005) The Archaeology of Alderley Edge: Survey, Excavation and Experiment in an Ancient Mining Landscape. John & Erica Hedges

 

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