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| HER Number: | MDV15322 |
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| Name: | Surface Workings for Lead or Manganese |
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Summary
Extensive surface workings were noted in the downhead plantation by col. Ramsden, these were possibly for lead extraction (russell).
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 883 965 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX89NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Newton St. Cyres |
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| District | Mid Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | NEWTON ST.CYRES |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX89NE/29
Monument Type(s) and Dates
Full description
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV50005.
Russell, p. M. G. /dcnq/31(1970)205-207/manganese mining in devon.
Russell, P. M. G., Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV6591.
Extensive surface workings were noted in the downhead plantation by col. Ramsden, these were possibly for lead extraction (russell).
Cranstone, D., 1993, Monuments Protection Programme: Minor Metals and Vein Minerals. Step 1 Report, 27 (Report - non-specific). SDV355894.
The Devon manganese industry developed around 1770, centred initially upon Upton Pyne, and rapidly became the main producer. The centre shifted to Newton St. yres around 1800, and to the Teign valley in the 1810s.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV355894 | Report - non-specific: Cranstone, D.. 1993. Monuments Protection Programme: Minor Metals and Vein Minerals. Step 1 Report. English Heritage Report. Digital + A4. 27. |
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| SDV50005 | Migrated Record: |
| SDV6591 | Migrated Record: Russell, P. M. G.. |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jun 6 2014 10:37AM |
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