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| HER Number: | MDV42423 |
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| Name: | Tin streamworking at Newleycombe Lake |
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Summary
Linear tin streamworking extending from open moorland to the junction with the extensive Newleycombe Lake workings that follow a parallel course in the valley to the north (SX 57 NE 142). Both of these deep valleys open out into a broad area of tin workings that lies between the two streams and also extend down to Norsworthy Bridge. The boundaries of the linear workings are defined by pronounced tinners scarps; internally there are numerous spoil heaps and water channels. A leat that conveys water from the Newleycombe Lake to a wheel pit one kilometre distant crosses these workings on a slight earthen embankment.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 574 696 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56NE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Walkhampton |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WALKHAMPTON |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of a large medieval or post medieval tin working open cut east of Norsworthy Plantation
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX56NE388
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 1467950
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/510
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- OPEN CUT (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))
- STREAMWORK (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))
Full description
Newman, P., 1987, The Moorland Meavy - a Tinner's Landscape, 225, 231, 235, figs 2 and 5. Openwork 15 (Article in Serial). SDV231207.
Openwork 15. Openwork at Down Tor (NW). Supplied by leats SX56NE/517 and SX56NE/518.
Fletcher, M. J., 2007-2008, Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project (Report - Survey). SDV359195.
(21/02/2008) SX 5756 6961. Linear tin streamworking extending from open moorland to the junction with the extensive Newleycombe Lake workings that follow a parallel course in the valley to the north (SX 57 NE 142). Both of these deep valleys open out into a broad area of tin workings that lies between the two streams and also extend down to Norsworthy Bridge. The boundaries of the linear workings are defined by pronounced tinners scarps; internally there are numerous spoil heaps and water channels. A leat that conveys water from the Newleycombe Lake to a wheel pit one kilometre distant crosses these workings on a slight earthen embankment. Surveyed at 1:2500 scale.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV231207 | Article in Serial: Newman, P.. 1987. The Moorland Meavy - a Tinner's Landscape. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 119. Paperback Volume. 225, 231, 235, figs 2 and 5. Openwork 15. |
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| SDV359195 | Report - Survey: Fletcher, M. J.. 2007-2008. Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project. English Heritage. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV42417 | Related to: Keaglesborough openworks, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV42424 | Related to: Openwork at Middleworth, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV130621 | Related to: Openwork west of Down Tor, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV62640 | Related to: TIN MILL in the Parish of Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV61847 | Related to: Tinner's cache at Newleycombe Lake (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project
| Date Last Edited: | Jun 27 2023 3:48PM |
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