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Summary

Smithy at the Ferro Ceramic Mine to north-east of Shaugh Bridge shown on 19th century map

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Earthwork and structural remains of 19th century Ferro Ceramic Mine as well as remains of 16th century Bickleigh Mill, wheelpit and associated leat north of Shaugh Bridge

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (Built, XIX - 1850 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

'Smithy' shown as a small rectangular building on 19th century map at the Ferro Ceramic Mine to the north-east of Shaugh Bridge.

Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

Not shown on early 20th century map.

Fletcher, M., 2000, The Ferro Ceramic Mine and Shaugh Brickworks, Meavy, 6, Figure 3 (Report - Survey). SDV360342.

The 'Smithy' building (E) at the iron mine is named on a plan of 1886 and survives as a stone platform 5.8 metres by 3.6 metres and 0.7 metres high. A 1.7 metre high wall of mortared rubble forms part of the south side with a small stone structure within the eastern end of 2.2 metres by 1.7 metres. The remains suggest that this was a timber building with a stone furnace built against the south wall. A square hole in this wall was probably for a chimney flue.

Ordnance Survey, 2017, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359962.

Not on modern mapping.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7345 - The Ferro Ceramic Mine and Shaugh Brickworks, Meavy
• EDV7370 - Survey of the charcoal-burning platforms at Goodameavy Woods
• EDV8730 - Shaugh Bridge and North Wood: English Heritage Field Survey Project

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