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HER Number:MDV126817
Name:Tin streamworks north of Lucas Wood, Sparkwell

Summary

Earthworks of pits and mounds, interpreted as evidence of a possible medieval or post-medieval tin streamworks, are visible on visualisations of lidar data captured between 1998 and 2017.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 600 570
Map Sheet:SX65NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSparkwell
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishPLYMPTON ST.MARY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • STREAMWORKS? (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.

The earthworks coincide with an area of woodland.

Environment Agency, 1998-2017, LiDAR DTM data (1m resolution) EA: South Devon Coast to Dartmoor, LIDAR SX5957; SX6057 Environment Agency DTM 01-JAN-1998 to 31-MAY-2017 (Cartographic). SDV361470.

Earthworks of sub-oval and irregularly shaped pits and mounds are visible.

Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R., 2019-2020, The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 2, Avon Valley to Plymouth (AI&M, formerly NMP) (Interpretation). SDV362982.

Earthworks of sub-oval and irregularly shaped pits and mounds are visible on visualisations derived from lidar data captured between 1998 and 2017. The earthworks occupy an area of circa 0.34 hectares, on the north side of Ridgecot Lake watercourse. They do not correspond with any pit or mound features on the available 19th and 20th century historic maps, which show this area as comprising woodland. Transcription of these earthworks was carried out primarily using Simple Local Relief and Positive Openess lidar visualisations. Given their subtle nature, not all visible earthworks have been transcribed and an extent of area polygon has therefore been used to define the approximate limit of the earthworks. Their character and form support the interpretation they represent the extractive pits, stream channels and associated spoil heaps of a possible medieval or post-medieval alluvial tin streamworks which had passed out of use by the mid to late 19th century, by which time the area had been given over to woodland. Water used in the washing and processing of the tin-ore was probably sourced from Ridgecot Lake, via a series of leats. Earthworks of numerous other streamworks possibly associated with these workings have also been recorded in this area. The earthworks are not visible on other available aerial imagery owing to dense tree cover. Further investigation, such as a site investigation, is recommended to help define the extent and character of this possible streamworks.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV349431Cartographic: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Map. Digital.
SDV361470Cartographic: Environment Agency. 1998-2017. LiDAR DTM data (1m resolution) EA: South Devon Coast to Dartmoor. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. LIDAR SX5957; SX6057 Environment Agency DTM 01-JAN-1998 to 31-MAY-2017. [Mapped feature: #122687 ]
SDV362982Interpretation: Hegarty, C., Knight, S. and Sims, R.. 2019-2020. The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping Survey. Area 2, Avon Valley to Plymouth (AI&M, formerly NMP). Historic England Research Report. Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8098 - The South Devon Coast to Dartmoor Aerial Investigation and Mapping (formerly NMP) Survey, Area 2, Avon Valley to Plymouth (Ref: ACD2040)

Date Last Edited:Sep 28 2021 6:06PM