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| HER Number: | MDV12205 |
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| Name: | Tinners' building at Kerbeam, Dead Lake |
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Summary
Ruined building measuring 4.3m by 3.3m internally with collapsed walling 0.5m high and spread to 1.6m wide. The northern side comprises a collapsed mound, 1.2m high, which may be the remains of a fireplace and chimney. The entrance was probably in the south-west side.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 560 845 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX58SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Lydford |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LYDFORD |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork and walling remains of Rattlebrook Mine, including late 18th century stamping mill, extensive streamworks on the Rattle Brook and prehistoric enclosures
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX 58 SE 82
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX58SE/39/3
- Pastscape: 1393451
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- TINNERS HUT (Constructed, Post Medieval - 1540 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Greeves, T. A. P., 1980, Kerbeam Mine, Marked on sketch plan of mine (Worksheet). SDV239845.
Greeves, T. A. P., 1980, Tinners buildings SX589SE39 (1-4), Worksheet 81 of 476 (Worksheet). SDV239625.
(26/08/1980) SX 5608 8455 On the north edge of Kerbeam, an ancient mining gully. Lies approximately 20m west of a group of three structures (MDV12203). Measures approximately 5m by 4m internally.
Probert, S. A. J. + Newman, P., 2003-2004, Measured survey North Dartmoor Military Range Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey (Report - Survey). SDV350801.
(14/02/2004) A number of buildings and structures are clearly associated with the extensive workings on the middle and lower slopes of Sharp Tor above the right bank of the Rattle Brook. Located on the northern edge are four structures.
SX 5607 8457 The footings of a ruined building internally 4.3m by 3.3m with collapsed walling 0.5m high and spread to 1.6m wide. The northern side comprises a collapsed mound, 1.2m high, which may be the remains of a fireplace and chimney. The entrance was probably in the south-west side.
Lower down the fairly steep hillside on a level shelf or terrace are three structures in a line; see MDV12203.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV239625 | Worksheet: Greeves, T. A. P.. 1980. Tinners buildings SX589SE39 (1-4). Worksheet. Digital. Worksheet 81 of 476. |
| SDV239845 | Worksheet: Greeves, T. A. P.. 1980. Kerbeam Mine. Worksheet. Digital. Marked on sketch plan of mine. |
| SDV350801 | Report - Survey: Probert, S. A. J. + Newman, P.. 2003-2004. Measured survey North Dartmoor Military Range Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. 28-2004. Unknown. [Mapped feature: #126320 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV12202 | Related to: Kerbeam Mine (Monument) |
| MDV12206 | Related to: Possible tinners' building at Kerbeam, Dead Lake (Monument) |
| MDV12204 | Related to: Ruined tinners hut on the right bank of the Rattlebrook (Monument) |
| MDV12203 | Related to: Tinners' building, yard and garden at Kerbeam, Dead Lake, Lydford (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8679 - Okehampton Range: Management Survey
- EDV8291 - Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey
- EDV8695 - Survey of Okehampton North Dartmoor Military Range
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 11 2023 1:23PM |
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