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HER Number:MDV130777
Name:Lode back tinwork south-west of Hart Tor

Summary

Hart Tor tinworks represent a complex multi-period tin extractive landscape in which most types of tin working are represented. Small concentration of lode back pits in region to the south of the main area of openworks (MDV42450). Part of a wide distribution of prospecting pits scattered over the entire area south and west of of the Tor.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 577 718
Map Sheet:SX57SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX57SE243
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 1461601
  • Old SAM Ref: 24106

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EXTRACTIVE PIT (Early Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1066 AD to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Newman, P., 1987, The Moorland Meavy - a Tinner's Landscape, 223-40 (Article in Serial). SDV231207.

Gerrard, S., 1996, The Early South-Western Tin Industry: An Archaeological View, 67-83 (Article in Serial). SDV337901.

Gerrard, S., 1998, Hart Tor Tinworks, 9; fig 4 (Article in Serial). SDV360974.

Bluesky, 2006 - 2007, Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007 (Aerial Photograph). SDV341189.

Visible on the aerial photography.

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

(20/11/2007) Hart Tor tinworks represent a complex multi-period tin extractive landscape in which most types of tin working are represented. The workings are located across the hillslopes and also in the broad valleys around the Tor.
One of at least six groups of lode-back pits - the best-preserved lies to the south of the tor and includes a long line of pits excavated onto the back of the load (SX58177185: MDV28187). A second line occurs to the east (SX57817172). The multiplicity of earthworks lie in open moorland grassland and are all well-defined. Surveyed at 1:2500 scale.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV231207Article in Serial: Newman, P.. 1987. The Moorland Meavy - a Tinner's Landscape. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 119. Paperback Volume. 223-40.
SDV337901Article in Serial: Gerrard, S.. 1996. The Early South-Western Tin Industry: An Archaeological View. Mining History: Bulletin PDMHS. The Archaeology of Mining and Metallurgy in. 13, Number 2. A4 Paperback + Digital. 67-83.
SDV341189Aerial Photograph: Bluesky. 2006 - 2007. Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007. Bluesky. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #130458 ]
SDV359195Report - Survey: Fletcher, M. J.. 2007-2008. Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project. English Heritage. Unknown.
SDV360974Article in Serial: Gerrard, S.. 1998. Hart Tor Tinworks. Meavy Valley Archaeology. 10. PDF. 9; fig 4.

Associated Monuments

MDV28200Related to: Leat supplying Keaglesborough Mine (Monument)
MDV62278Related to: Prospecting trench 340m south-west of Hart Tor, Walkhampton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

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

Date Last Edited:May 18 2021 9:46AM