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HER Number:MDV42424
Name:Openwork at Middleworth, Walkhampton

Summary

An openwork cut into level ground adjacent to a deep streamworking area. Individaul tin pits are dotted around the scar.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 572 693
Map Sheet:SX56NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of a medieval or post medieval tin working open cut east of Norsworthy Bridge

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX56NE401
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 1472591
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/511
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EXTRACTIVE PIT (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))
  • OPEN CUT (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, fig 2 and 5, Openwork 16 (Article in Serial). SDV231207.

'Openwork 16'. Openwork at Middleworth (north).

Fletcher, M. J., 2007-2008, Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project (Report - Survey). SDV359195.

(20/02/2008) An openwork centred at SX57226938 cut into level ground adjacent to a deep streamworking area. Individaul tin pits are dotted around the scar. Surveyed at 1:2500 scale.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV231207Article in Serial: Newman, P.. 1987. The Moorland Meavy - a Tinner's Landscape. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 119. Paperback Volume. 225, 231, fig 2 and 5, Openwork 16.
SDV359195Report - Survey: Fletcher, M. J.. 2007-2008. Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project. English Heritage. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV130621Related to: Openwork west of Down Tor, Walkhampton (Monument)
MDV42423Related to: Tin streamworking at Newleycombe Lake (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project

Date Last Edited:Jun 27 2023 3:49PM

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