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HER Number:MDV133370
Name:Mine shaft and spoil heap in Shere Wood

Summary

The mine shaft and spoil heap are associated with the Queen of the Dart mine workings. They are located just within Shere Wood boundary.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 735 688
Map Sheet:SX76NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishAshburton
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishASHBURTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of South Plain Wood mine, as well as leat later extended to the Queen of the Dart Mine

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MINE SHAFT (XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))
  • SPOIL HEAP (XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Crabb, A., 2005, Archaeology within Shere Wood, 3 (Report - Survey). SDV365033.

SX 735688 Mine Shaft and Spoil Heap
The shaft and spoil heap are associated with the Queen of the Dart mine workings. They are located just within Shere Wood boundary.
The mine shaft is important in a local context. Important to be aware of this shaft when carrying out operations within this area. A new fence should be constructed around the shaft for safety reasons. The area should be excluded from any new planting.

Environment Agency WMS, 2020, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m (Cartographic). SDV364513.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV364513Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2020. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #138907 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV7804Part of: Queen of the Dart Copper Mine, Ashburton (Monument)
MDV133373Related to: Prospecting pit or shaft in Shere Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8833 - Survey of archaeological features in Shere Wood

Date Last Edited:Apr 24 2023 2:01PM