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HER Number:MDV130629
Name:Two openworks near Kingsett Farm, Walkhampton

Summary

Two tin openworks located on the south-east slope on the enclosed grazing of Kingsett Farm. At SX57686996 and SX57847000 these small but deep workings have associated tin pits. A leat links these pits.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 577 699
Map Sheet:SX56NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX56NE396
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 1472411

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EXTRACTIVE PIT (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Fletcher, M. J., 2007-2008, Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project (Report - Survey). SDV359195.

(20/05/2008) Two tin openworks located on the south-east slope on the enclosed grazing of Kingsett Farm. At SX57686996 and SX57847000 these small but deep workings have associated tin pits. A leat links these pits. Surveyed at 1:2500 scale

Sources / Further Reading

SDV359195Report - Survey: Fletcher, M. J.. 2007-2008. Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project. English Heritage. Unknown. [Mapped features: #130054 ; #130055 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project

Date Last Edited:Apr 30 2021 3:24PM