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HER Number:MDV104026
Name:Spoil heap by tramway in Yarner Wood

Summary

Spoil heap adjacent to Haytor granite tramway probably related to Yarner Wood Copper Mine. Surveyed by Natural England volunteers in 2010.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 784 783
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

  • SPOIL HEAP (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Natural England Volunteers, 2009-2015, Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey, P5 (1-2) Sketch plan included (Worksheet). SDV350591.

(Visited 29/10/2010) Spoil heap adjacent to Haytor granite tramway probably related to Yarner Wood Copper Mine. Heap measures 19.7 metres by 11.3 metres, tapering to 7.0 metres where it joins the trackway. Photographic record is held by Natural England.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV350591Worksheet: Natural England Volunteers. 2009-2015. Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey. Natural England Archaeological Survey. Worksheet. P5 (1-2) Sketch plan included. [Mapped feature: #1670 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV104027Related to: Access track to Yarner Copper Mine Engine House (Monument)
MDV8068Related to: Haytor Granite Tramway, Haytor to Stover Canal (Monument)
MDV104024Related to: Trackway in Yarner Wood to Mine (Monument)
MDV8070Related to: Yarrow Copper Mine, Yarner Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

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

Date Last Edited:Jun 3 2013 2:54PM