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HER Number:MDV133388
Name:Shaft in South Park Wood, Holne

Summary

Shaft recorded during walkover survey in October 2005 associated with Holne Park Mine (later South Park Mine). A circular depression 5m in diameter and 2m deep that was probably a ventilation shaft for the underground workings. Down slope of the shaft is the spoil heap of excavated material.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 732 694
Map Sheet:SX76NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishHolne
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHOLNE

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

  • SHAFT (Constructed, XIX - 1849 AD (Between) to 1854 AD (Between))

Full description

Crabb, A., 2005, Archaeology within South Park Wood, 5 (Report - Survey). SDV365034.

Shaft at SX 733694. A circular depression 5m in diameter and 2m deep that was probably a ventilation shaft for the underground workings. Down slope of the shaft is the spoil heap of excavated material.
The shaft is important in the local context and should be excluded from areas of new planting. Care should be taken when carrying out forestry operations around the shaft.

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: #138938 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV132537Part of: South Plain Wood Mine, Holne (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8834 - Survey of archaeological features in South Park Wood

Date Last Edited:Apr 24 2023 2:01PM