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HER Number:MDV104003
Name:Trial adit for Devon Wheal Francis Mine

Summary

Trial adit for Devon Wheal Francis mine, 1.3 metres high, 1.8 metres wide, excavated 2.0 metres deep into the hill. Surveyed by Natural England volunteers in 2011.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 777 783
Map Sheet:SX77NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBovey Tracey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBOVEY TRACEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ADIT (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Natural England Volunteers, 2009-2015, Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey, O17 (6) (Worksheet). SDV350591.

(Visited 02/12/2011) Trial adit for Devon Wheal Francis mine, 1.3 metres high, 1.8 metres wide, excavated 2.0 metres deep into the hill. One photograph taken. Supporting photographic record held by Natural England.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV350591Worksheet: Natural England Volunteers. 2009-2015. Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey. Natural England Archaeological Survey. Worksheet. O17 (6). [Mapped feature: #1660 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV104013Part of: Devon Wheal Francis Mine (Monument)
MDV104014Related to: Adit at Devon Francis Mine, Yarner Wood (Monument)
MDV104000Related to: Adit by stream in Yarner Wood (Monument)
MDV104006Related to: Boundary bank, Devon Wheal Francis Mine (Monument)
MDV104009Related to: Concrete post-holder, Devon Wheal Francis Mine (Monument)
MDV104002Related to: Deposit associated with Devon Wheal Francis Mine (Monument)
MDV103192Related to: Spoil Heap in Yarner Wood (Monument)
MDV104011Related to: Spoil heap, Devon Wheal Francis (Monument)
MDV103967Related to: Two Adits on south side of Yarner Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6071 - East Devon Natural Nature Reserve and surrounds Archaeological Survey

Date Last Edited:May 31 2013 2:18PM