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Summary

The remains of a disused ochre works lie along the lower, western, slopes of Smeardon Down. Grass-covered platforms are visible in the north at SX 5165 7825. Also probable hoppers, loading bays and platforms survive on the side of the metalled road in the south (at SX 5169 7790). The site is served by two grass roads. A leat (see SX 57 NW 144) and a reservoir on the east side of the main access road may have been constructed for the works.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: SX57NW145
• National Record of the Historic Environment: 919320
• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57NW/246

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• OCHRE PIT (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit (Report - Survey). SDV350839.

(12/07/1991) SX 5156 7811 (centre). The remains of a disused ochre works lie along the lower, western, slopes of Smeardon Down at 230m OD.
Grass-covered platforms are visible in the north at SX 5165 7825. Also probable hoppers, loading bays and platforms survive on the side of the metalled road in the south (at SX 5169 7790). The site is served by two grass roads. A leat (see SX 57 NW 144) and a reservoir on the east side of the main access road may have been constructed for the works.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project

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