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| HER Number: | MDV34269 |
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| Name: | Trial pits in Olderwood Plantation, Meavy |
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Summary
Trial pits at the western end of the main body of the plantation, extending across a disused forest track to a modern one. The workings are widespread but not very deep (maximum approximately 1.7 metres). Thought to be associated with South Yeolands Consols Mine.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 525 666 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Meavy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MEAVEY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NW/72
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- TRIAL PIT (XVIII to XIX - 1750 AD to 1899 AD? (Between))
Full description
Everett, C., 1978, Archaeological Survey of Some Woodlands Within the Dartmoor National Park, 14, Map 13, OP30 (Report - Survey). SDV360464.
A series of mining trial pits on the western side of Olderwood Plantation. Thought to be associated with South Yeolands Consols Mine.
OP30 SX 5257 6667. Trial pits at the western end of the main body of the plantation, extending across a disused forest track to a modern one. The workings are widespread but not very deep (maximum approximately 1.7 metres)
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360464 | Report - Survey: Everett, C.. 1978. Archaeological Survey of Some Woodlands Within the Dartmoor National Park. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 14, Map 13, OP30. [Mapped feature: #88248 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV2345 | Related to: South Yeoland Consols Mine (Monument) |
| MDV34217 | Related to: Warren in Olderwood Plantation (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7398 - Condition survey of Olderwood Plantation
- EDV7426 - Archaeological survey of woodlands near Olderwood Plantation
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 16 2017 12:22PM |
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