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HER Number:MDV29631
Name:Openwork, Crook Hill

Summary

Openwork excavations for manganese extraction at Crook Hill were recorded by Hutchinson in 1876.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 052 865
Map Sheet:SY08NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBicton
Civil ParishColaton Raleigh
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBICTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08NE/88

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MANGANESE MINE (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV122905.

Des=hutchinson, p. O. /ms diaries(21/9/1876)in dro.


DIARIES, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV122942.

Vis=21/9/1876 (hutchinson, p. O. ). Manganese diggings recorded at crook hill (diaries).


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 9, Part 1; 70, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 570 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

Openwork excavations for manganese extraction at Crook Hill were recorded by Hutchinson in 1876. The grid reference lies on the boundary of the survey area. No features were noted during the field survey.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 570 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 570 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 2120 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.

Manganese digging recorded at Crook Hill.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101648Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 9, Part 1; 70, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 570. [Mapped feature: #16529 ]
SDV122905Migrated Record:
SDV122942Migrated Record: DIARIES.
SDV351568Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 2120.
SDV358490Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 570.
SDV359019Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 570.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2016 2:21PM