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HER Number:MDV119983
Name:Mining remains in Easton Down Woods

Summary

Mining remains consisting of a complex of pits, gulleys, mounds, walls fragments etc. noted in 1991 woodland survey. Probably associated with the Great Wheal Eleanor Tin Mine nearby to the north-west.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 735 832
Map Sheet:SX78SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishNorth Bovey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78SW/78

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TRIAL PIT (XV to XVI - 1450 AD? to 1600 AD (Between))

Full description

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, 17, figure 11 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

BB4 Mining remains. A complex of pits, gulleys, mounds were discovered towards the top of the slope in sector BB. Several sections of retaining wall were identified suggesting, with the rest of the archaeology, a former mining operation. Further industrial remains lie a short distance immediately to the west, where old shafts and the Great Wheal Eleanor (now disused) are situated.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 17, figure 11. [Mapped features: #79279 ; #79280 ; #79281 ; #79282 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV27000Related to: Fossilised field system in woods south-west of Bowda, North Bovey (Monument)
MDV8752Related to: Great Wheal Eleanor tin mine, North Bovey (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Oct 9 2017 3:09PM

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