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| HER Number: | MDV130633 |
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| Name: | Tin working pits on Yartor Down, Widecombe |
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Summary
Eight tin trial pits aligned east-west on the south-eastern slopes of Yar Tor. The pits are on average 2-3m diameter 1.5m deep and silted, with small spoil heaps on the downslope side.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 683 735 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX67SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Widecombe in the Moor |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WIDECOMBE IN THE MOOR |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX67SE298
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 1472258
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- PROSPECTING PIT (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD to 1901 AD (Between))
Full description
Newman, P., 2008, Dartmeet Premier Archaeological Landscape (PAL) Field Investigation Project (Report - Survey). SDV347061.
(14/03/2008) Eight tin trial pits aligned east-west on the south-eastern slopes of Yar Tor. The pits are on average 2-3m diameter 1.5m deep and silted, with small spoil heaps on the downslope side.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV347061 | Report - Survey: Newman, P.. 2008. Dartmeet Premier Archaeological Landscape (PAL) Field Investigation Project. English Heritage Archaeological Investigation Report. Unknown. [Mapped feature: #130062 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV6030 | Related to: Dartmeet parallel reave system - northern section (Monument) |
| MDV6461 | Related to: Hut circle 600 meters south-east of Yar Tor (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8296 - Dartmeet Premier Archaeological Landscape (PAL) Field Investigation Project
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 30 2021 3:52PM |
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