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HER Number:MDV105532
Name:Tinners' Cache at Tavy Cleave

Summary

Tinners' cache on the north side of the River Tavy at Tavy Cleave. Comprises a small, dome-like mound constructed of corbelled granite with a south-facing entrance comprising a pair of larger granite slabs. Structure now completely covered by vegetation.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 552 831
Map Sheet:SX58SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishPeter Tavy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishPETER TAVY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TINNERS CACHE (Post Medieval to XX - 1540 AD to 2000 AD)

Full description

Oates, M., 11/01/2007, Tinners' Cache (Worksheet). SDV354768.

Tinners' cache hidden amongst granite boulders and clitter. Comprises a dome-like mound of corbelled granite with a south facing entrance consisting of a pair of granite slabs. Now covered in vegetation. 1.83 by 1.52 metres diameter and 1.0 metres high internally.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV354768Worksheet: Oates, M.. 11/01/2007. Tinners' Cache. Worksheet. [Mapped feature: #1887 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 9 2013 9:28AM