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HER Number:MDV130733
Name:Tin pits, Walkhampton Common

Summary

A group of tin prospecting pits located on a steep south-west facing hillslope. They are mostly small in size. Surveyed in 2007.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 578 726
Map Sheet:SX57SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX57SE249
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 1461999

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Cartographic Engineering, 2006, Dartmoor 2006 1:1250 Aerial Photography (digital) (Aerial Photograph). SDV345590.

Row of pits visible on aerial photograph.

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

(20/11/2007) A group of tin prospecting pits located on a steep south-west facing hillslope. They are mostly small in size. Surveyed at 1:2500 scale.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV345590Aerial Photograph: Cartographic Engineering. 2006. Dartmoor 2006 1:1250 Aerial Photography (digital). Digital. [Mapped feature: #134792 ]
SDV359195Report - Survey: Fletcher, M. J.. 2007-2008. Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project. English Heritage. Unknown.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project
  • EDV7517 - Survey of Hart Tor tin works

Date Last Edited:Dec 15 2021 9:45AM