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| HER Number: | MDV126478 |
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| Name: | Openwork 500 metres south-west of Birch Tor |
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Summary
A tin openwork on the eastern flank of the Redwater Valley 500 metres south-west of Birch Tor. The openwork is over 280 metres long and 80 metres wide at the widest point. It is 6 to 8 metres deep. It probably dates from the post-medieval period of tinworking on Dartmoor, c.1450-1750.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 684 810 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX68SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | North Bovey |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | NORTH BOVEY |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX 68 SE 305
- Pastscape: 1332391
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- OPEN CUT (Constructed, XV to Post Medieval - 1450 AD to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Newman, P., 2002, Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines (Report - Survey). SDV363213.
(Visited 10/07/2001) A tin openwork on the eastern flank of the Redwater Valley 500 metres south-west of Birch Tor. The openwork is over 280 metres long and 80 metres wide at the widest point. It is 6 to 8 metres deep. It probably dates from the post-medieval period of tinworking on Dartmoor, c.1450-1750.
Water was supplied via a leat (see MDV126477) which has its source at the head of the neighbouring West Webburn valley and extends around the south slopes of Birch Tor. The lode was named Garden Lode in the 19th century and a single shaft and adit survive from that period on the floor of the openwork together with a small rectangular building.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV363213 | Report - Survey: Newman, P.. 2002. Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines. English Heritage. A1/34/2002. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV126487 | Related to: Carpenter's shop at Birch Tor and Vitifer Mine (Building) |
| MDV126463 | Related to: Hut circle settlement on the west slope of Birch Tor (Monument) |
| MDV126489 | Related to: Mine buildings at Birch Tor and Vitifer Mine (Building) |
| MDV126479 | Related to: Openwork 500 metres west of Birch Tor (Monument) |
| MDV126483 | Related to: Openwork on the western flank of the Redwater valley (Monument) |
| MDV126482 | Related to: Openwork on the western flank of the upper Redwater Valley (Monument) |
| MDV126492 | Related to: Remains of a bungalow at Birch Tor and Vitifer Mine (Building) |
| MDV126484 | Related to: Streamworking on the Walla Brook (Monument) |
| MDV126480 | Related to: Three tin openworks at the head of the Redwater valley (Monument) |
| MDV126481 | Related to: Tin streamworks in the Redwater Valley (Monument) |
| MDV126490 | Related to: Turbine house at Birch Tor and Vitifer Mine (Building) |
| MDV126491 | Related to: Wheel pit at Birch Tor and Vitifer Mine (Monument) |
| MDV126486 | Related to: Workers cottages at Birch Tor and Vitifer Mine (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7139 - Headland Warren and the Birch Tor and Vitifer Mines Survey (Ref: A1/20/2001, A1/34/2002)
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 17 2019 1:27PM |
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