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Name:Little Woolcombe Level
ENPHER Monument Number:MEM24726
Type of Record:Monument
Grid Reference:SS 7795 3860
Parish:EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

Summary

A level believed to be worked in June 1856, possibly reaching 33 metres long.

Monument Type(s):

  • ADIT (AD 19th Century - 1856 AD to 1856 AD (Throughout))

Description

6.3.2, ? SS 7795 3860. Little Woolcombe level. A level believed to be worked in June 1856, possibly reaching 33 metres long. Its precise location requires confirmation. [1]

The 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map shows an area of rough ground in this location. [2]


<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, 6.3.2 p16 (Report). SEM7068.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1868-1901, County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map (Map). SEM6703.

Sources and Further Reading

[1]XYSEM7068 - 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. 6.3.2 p16. [Mapped feature: #46260 Little Wooldcombe level, 6.3.2]
[2]SEM6703 - Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

Related records

MSO6804Part of: Roman Lode Ironworkings (Monument)

Other References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Date Last Edited:Mar 17 2021 2:50PM

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