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HER Number:MDV133398
Name:Wheel pit in South Park Wood, Holne

Summary

Wheel pit recorded during walkover survey in October 2005 associated with Holne Park Mine (later South Park Mine). The remains of a medium sized wheel pit located here directly east of the engine shaft (MDV133395), which would have powered the flat rods.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 733 693
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

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

Full description

Crabb, A., 2005, Archaeology within South Park Wood, 16 (Report - Survey). SDV365034.

Wheelpit at SX 7334 6932
The remains of a medium sized wheel pit are located here directly east of the engine shaft (MDV133395) and shaft (MDV133396). The wheel pit would have powered the flat rods. Water for the wheel pit would have originally come from the South Plain leat (MDV130678).
The feature is of local importance. The wheel pit and the immediate surrounding area should be cleared of saplings and scrub. The area should be excluded from new planting.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

MDV132537Part of: South Plain Wood Mine, Holne (Monument)
MDV133392Related to: Earth bank and ditch in South Park Wood, Holne (Monument)
MDV133395Related to: Shaft, bob house and channels in South Park Wood, 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

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