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| Name: | 19th Century shaft at Roman Lode |
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| ENPHER Monument Number: | MEM24725 |
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| Type of Record: | Monument |
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| Grid Reference: | SS 7537 3812 |
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| Parish: | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Summary
A shaft sunk by Robert Smith for John Knight in late 1854 or early 1855 to assess the existing workings.
Monument Type(s):
- MINE SHAFT (AD 19th Century - 1854 AD to 1855 AD (At some time between))
Description
5.1.14. SS 7538 3813. In late 1854 or early 1855, Robert Smith sank through the deads on the old workings to a depth of 13.7 metres and found a lode four or five feet thick. No further work appears to have taken place at this end of the openwork. In 1995 the shaft collar had collapsed. [1]
The shaft is labelled on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [2]
The shaft was recorded at SS 75368 38124 using GPS in 2010. [3]
<1> Exmoor Mines Research Group, 1995, Report on the safety condition of disused mine workings on lands owned by Exmoor National Park Department and other lands nearby, 5.1.114 p11 (Report). SEM7068.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1868-1901, County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map (Map). SEM6703.
<3> Harley, M., 2010, Disused Mine Workings within the Authority's Estate, Site 12 (Unpublished document). SEM8715.
Sources and Further Reading
| [1]XY | SEM7068 - Report: Exmoor Mines Research Group. 1995. Report on the safety condition of disused mine workings on lands owned by Exmoor National Park Department and other lands nearby. 5.1.114 p11. [Mapped feature: #46259 Robert Smith's shaft, 5.1.14] |
| [2] | SEM6703 - Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. |
| [3]XY | SEM8715 - Unpublished document: Harley, M.. 2010. Disused Mine Workings within the Authority's Estate. Site 12. [Mapped feature: #46348 Robert Smith's shaft, Site 12] |
Related records
| MSO6804 | Part of: Roman Lode Ironworkings (Monument) |
Other References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- SHINE Candidate (Probable)
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 16 2019 12:52PM |
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