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HER Number:MDV19849
Name:Site of Wheal Hartland Copper mine

Summary

Wheal Hartland was producing copper in early 16th century.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 278 245
Map Sheet:SS22SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHartland
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishHARTLAND

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS22SE/43

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MINE (First mentioned, XVI - 1501 AD to 1600 AD (Between))

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.

Map object based on this source.


Claughton, P. F., 1973, The Metalliferous Mines of North Devon and Exmoor (Article in Serial). SDV60739.

Wheal Hartland was producing copper in early 16th century.


Claughton, P. F., 1974, Farway, 9 (Article in Serial). SDV66180.


Claughton, P., 1993, A List of Mines in North Devon and West Somerset, 008 (Un-published). SDV336700.

Copper mine. Attempted working 1830's


Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 68 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Wheal Hartland was producing copper early 19th century. Shaft in field 350 yards south-east of Rosedown Mill. Mine located in 'Mine Field on 1842 tithe apportionment c 1842 tithe map (plot No. 2991) at SS 2782 246. Probably shaft on OS 1886 map at 2786 2453.


Ordnance Survey, 2014, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV355681.

Map object based on this source

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336700Un-published: Claughton, P.. 1993. A List of Mines in North Devon and West Somerset. A List of Mines in North Devon and West Somerset. Unknown. 008.
SDV339712Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 68.
SDV349431Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital.
SDV355681Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital.
SDV60739Article in Serial: Claughton, P. F.. 1973. The Metalliferous Mines of North Devon and Exmoor. Plymouth Mineral and Mining Club Journal. 4. A4 Stapled.
SDV66180Article in Serial: Claughton, P. F.. 1974. Farway. Plymouth Mineral and Mining Club Journal. Vol 5, Part 1. 9.

Associated Monuments

MDV102110Related to: Possible barrow or spoil heap north-west of Mettaford Cross (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 16 2015 3:22PM