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Summary

Two large sub-triangular features shown on 19th century map at the Ferro Ceramic Mine to north-east of Shaugh Bridge

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

• PIT (XIX - 1850 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

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

Two large sub-triangular features shown on 19th century map at the Ferro Ceramic Mine to the north-east of Shaugh Bridge. The northern structure is divided into two large and one small section and the southern feature is divided into two.

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

Shown on early 20th century map.

Fletcher, M., 2000, The Ferro Ceramic Mine and Shaugh Brickworks, Meavy, 7-8, Figure 3 (Report - Survey). SDV360342.

Two large sub-triangular pits (X) are subdivided into five parts and are quite substantial in form and construction. The pits and their divisions are defined either by stone facing or stone walls up to 0.8 metres wide and in their partially silted state are up to 1.1 metres deep.

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

Two sub-triangular features shown 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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