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Summary

A random spread of tin prospecting pits SW of Hart Tor, just north of the Hart Tor streamworks. The pits are approximately circular in plan, the diameter varies between 2m and 5m. The interiors are silted and the depths are between 0m (when fully silted) and 2.5m. Each has crescentic collar of spoil on the downslope side of up to 1m high.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• PROSPECTING PIT (Constructed, XV to XIX - 1450 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Environment Agency WMS, 2022, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DSM 2022 - 1m Last return (Cartographic). SDV365448.

Newman, P., 2023, Walkhampton PAL report data - DRAFT only (replace source when finalised report received) (Report - Interim). SDV365540.

A random spread of tin prospecting pits SW of Hart Tor, just north of the Hart Tor streamworks. The pits are approximately circular in plan, the diameter varies between 2m and 5m. The interiors are silted and the depths are between 0m (when fully silted) and 2.5m. Each has crescentic collar of spoil on the downslope side of up to 1m high.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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