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HER Number:MDV132510
Name:Solitary tin pit on Chagford Common

Summary

A solitary tin pit on Chagford Common. It measures 3.1 metres in diameter and 1 metre deep.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 669 864
Map Sheet:SX68NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishChagford
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCHAGFORD

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX68NE149
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 901974

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EXTRACTIVE PIT (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, S. A. J. Probert (Report - Survey). SDV350839.

(08/01/1992) SX 66928644. A solitary tin pit located on the steep NE-facing slope of Chagford Common. Measuring 3.1m in diameter it is 1.0m deep with a rim of upcast on the E margin.
This feature probably represents an exploratory working associated with the possible hushing operations (SX 68 NE 109) to the S and E.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV350839Report - Survey: Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England. 1987-1993. Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. Unknown. S. A. J. Probert.

Associated Monuments

MDV132512Related to: Cornditch on Chagford Common (Monument)
MDV54530Related to: OPEN CUT in the Parish of Chagford (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project

Date Last Edited:Apr 13 2022 9:59AM