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Summary

A ruined rectangular building, adjacent to a small lode tin working (MDV24813), on the slope to the west of Erme Pits. Three walls, constructed from small pieces of granite and embanked on the exterior, have survived to their full height of approximately 1.0 metre, though the west wall is missing some stone. The internal dimensions are approximately 5.6 metres by 3.4 metres. The interior is clear of stone but filled with rushes.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• TINNERS HUT (Constructed, Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Newman, P., 2018, Erme Valley Survey data (GIS and Excel spreadsheet) (Cartographic). SDV361913.

building shown on survey.

Newman, P., 2018, The Upper Erme Valley, Dartmoor National Park, Devon: An Archaeological Survey, Appendix 1 (Report - Survey). SDV362921.

A ruined rectangular building, adjacent to a small lode tin working (MDV24813), on the slope to the west of Erme Pits. Three walls, constructed from small pieces of granite and embanked on the exterior, have survived to their full height of approximately 1.0 metre, though the west wall is missing some stone. The internal dimensions are approximately 5.6 metres by 3.4 metres. The interior is clear of stone but filled with rushes.

Various, 2018-2020, PALs Condition Recording forms (Worksheet). SDV362781.

(08/02/2020) On Lancombe Hill, to the South of Erme Pits a small rectangular building lies in direct association with a small tin lode working. In good condition.

Various, 2018-2020, PALs Condition Recording photographs (Photograph). SDV363073.

Photographed 08/02/2020.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8082 - Survey of the Upper Erme Valley

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