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HER Number:MDV134120
Name:Structure north of Siward's Cross, Walkhampton

Summary

Stone foundations of a small structure adjacent to the south side of some deep tin pits, just NW of Siward’s Cross. It has a slightly irregular rectangular footprint of 3.6m by 7.5m. The walls are 0.4m wide and stand to just above the ground. It was most likely to have been associated with the tinworking activity.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 604 699
Map Sheet:SX66NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BUILDING (Constructed, Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

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

SX 6041 6997 Stone foundations of a small structure adjacent to the south side of some deep tin pits, just NW of Siward’s Cross. It has a slightly irregular rectangular footprint of 3.6m by 7.5m. The walls are 0.4m wide and stand to just above the ground. It was most likely to have been associated with the tinworking activity.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

MDV131011Related to: Alignment of deep pitworks and shafts at Drivage Bottom (Monument)
MDV54458Related to: Boundary bank which follows the Forest of Dartmoor boundary (Monument)
MDV5096Related to: Nun's Cross, Walkhampton Common, Dartmoor Forest (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 27 2023 2:49PM