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HER Number:MDV30891
Name:Slag found at Stannon Brook Mill

Summary

Slag found adhering to exposed underside of turves disturbed by spreading of topsoil, and lying immediately below leat course on south edge of soil spread and former depression, Stannon Brook Mill. Later donated to Plymouth Museum.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 648 795
Map Sheet:SX67NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Structural and earthwork remains of a medieval or later blowing mill on the Stannon Brook east of Hartyland Farm, with leat and probably directly associated with deserted medieval farm buildings

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NW/19/3

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.

(13/10/1981) SX 6483 7956. Slag found adhering to exposed underside of turves disturbed by spreading of topsoil, and lying immediately below leat course on south edge of soil spread and former depression, Stannon Brook 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: #17344 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV8221 - SLAG (Early Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1066 AD to 1950 AD)

Associated Events

  • EDV8648 - Middle Merripit Farm, Duchy Farms Survey

Date Last Edited:Aug 15 2023 4:59PM