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| HER Number: | MDV19556 |
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| Name: | Streamworks on the Stannon Brook |
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Summary
Small area of medieval streamworks covering 1-8 hectares, following both banks of the Stannon Brook.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 650 810 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX68SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Dartmoor Forest |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LYDFORD |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of prehistoric reave system, earthwork and building remains of Caroline Cott; a post-medieval farmstead, as well as leats, trial pits and steamworking remains associated with Wheal Caroline Mine on Water Hill
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of medieval or later streamworks and associated leat east of Stannon Tor
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX68SE110
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 917034
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68SE/176
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- STREAMWORKS (Constructed, Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Royal Air Force, 1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1995, 4363 (Aerial Photograph). SDV224714.
Greeves, T. A. P., 1982, Streamworks on Stannon Brook (Worksheet). SDV277199.
(18/10/1982) A small area of Medieval tinworking activity on both banks of Stannon Brook, at SX 65068100, in the vicinity of a take-off point for present water supply to the farm. On the west bank the waste heaps are arranged in parallel ridges.
Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP (Cartographic). SDV319854.
Streamwork visible on 1947 Royal Air Force aerial photograph at SX 65068100 and recorded on map overlay.
Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, S. Probert (Report - Survey). SDV350839.
(08/02/1989) SX 65068103 streamworks covering 1-8 hectares. Follow both banks of the Stannon Brook and as described by Greeves (1982). They are not as extensive as depicted on the Royal Commission Aerial Photograph map transcription.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV224714 | Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1995. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 4363. |
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| SDV277199 | Worksheet: Greeves, T. A. P.. 1982. Streamworks on Stannon Brook. Worksheet. Digital. |
| SDV319854 | Cartographic: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1985. Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Aerial Photograph P. Cartographic. |
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| SDV350839 | Report - Survey: Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England. 1987-1993. Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. Unknown. S. Probert. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV19548 | Related to: Building north-east of Stannon Tor (Building) |
| MDV54554 | Related to: Merripit Leat, Dartmoor Forest (Monument) |
| MDV54553 | Related to: Stannon Cottage Leat (Monument) |
| MDV20498 | Related to: Stannon Hill reave system, Stannon Block System (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8649 - Little Stannon Newtake, Duchy Farms Survey
- EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
- EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project
| Date Last Edited: | May 3 2022 10:15AM |
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