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| HER Number: | MDV12840 |
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| Name: | Mortarstone by the River Meavy north of Riddipit |
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Summary
A fine double tin mortarstone recorded near the River Meavy. Probably relates to the tin mill near Riddipit (MDV5021) that lies 100m to the south. Likely to date from 16th or 17th century.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 570 702 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX57SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Walkhampton |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WALKHAMPTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/155
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (XV to XVII - 1500 AD (Between) to 1699 AD (Between))
Full description
Greeves, T. A. P., 1978, The Archaeology of Dartmoor. An Introduction, 10 (Pamphlet). SDV278390.
Image of mortarstone used to illustrate guide.
Greeves, T. A. P., 1979, South West Water Authority Burrator Survey, 7 (Report - non-specific). SDV278356.
(10/05/1977) SX 5705 7026. Probably relates to the tin mill near Riddipit (SX57SE/126) and dating from 16th or 17th century.
Greeves, T. A. P., 1981, List of Known Devon Tin Mills c1450 - c1750, No. 71 (Report - non-specific). SDV319826.
A fine double tin mortarstone.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV278356 | Report - non-specific: Greeves, T. A. P.. 1979. South West Water Authority Burrator Survey. Devon Committee for Rescue Archaeology Report. 18. A4 Unbound. 7. [Mapped feature: #4711 ] |
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| SDV278390 | Pamphlet: Greeves, T. A. P.. 1978. The Archaeology of Dartmoor. An Introduction. Dartmoor National Park Authority information guide. Leaflet. 10. |
| SDV319826 | Report - non-specific: Greeves, T. A. P.. 1981. List of Known Devon Tin Mills c1450 - c1750. List of Known Devon Tin Mills c1450 - c1750. 35. Unknown. No. 71. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV5021 | Part of: Stamping mill at Riddipit (Monument) |
Associated Finds
- FDV2206 - MORTAR STONE (XV to XVII - 1500 AD to 1699 AD)
Associated Events
- EDV8862 - Survey of archaeological sites on SWLT land in the Burrator catchment
- EDV8863 - Survey of archaeological sites on SWLT land in the Burrator catchment
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 29 2023 2:18PM |
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