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HER Number:MDV104009
Name:Concrete post-holder, Devon Wheal Francis Mine

Summary

Concrete cylindrical post holder found in stream in Yarner Wood, thought to be associated with Devon Wheal Francis. 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

  • SOCKETED STONE (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Natural England Volunteers, 2009-2015, Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey, O17 (8) Sketch plan (Worksheet). SDV350591.

(Visited 02/12/2011) Concrete cylindrical post holder found in stream in Yarner Wood, thought to be associated with Devon Wheal Francis. Measures 0.2 metres in height, 0.29 metres in diameter at the top, where a recess thought to hold a post can be seen, tapering to 0.25 metres at the base. The recess is square and measures 8 centimetres. 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 (8) Sketch plan. [Mapped feature: #1661 ]

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)
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)
MDV104003Related to: Trial adit for Devon Wheal Francis Mine (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