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HER Number:MDV30880
Name:Slag found at Taw River blowing mill, Belstone

Summary

Slag from metal-working activity found in eroding river bank at Taw River blowing mill. Later donated to Plymouth Museum.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 620 919
Map Sheet:SX69SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBelstone
Civil ParishSouth Tawton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH TAWTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SW/245/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (Early Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1066 AD (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Greeves, T. A. P., 1987, List of donations to the Plymouth Museum (Un-published). SDV243606.

(25/06/1985 and 26/05/1986) SX 6205 9197. Slag from metal-working activity found in eroding river bank at Taw River blowing mill. Later donated to Plymouth Museum.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV243606Un-published: Greeves, T. A. P.. 1987. List of donations to the Plymouth Museum. Unknown. [Mapped feature: #17337 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV61333Related to: Dressing floor associated with the Taw River Blowing Mill, Belstone (Monument)
MDV30881Related to: Taw River tin blowing mill, 840 metres south of Tawcroft, Belstone (Monument)

Associated Finds

  • FDV8217 - SLAG (Early Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1066 AD to 1950 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 27 2023 3:27PM