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| HER Number: | MDV34216 |
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| Name: | Mine shaft in Olderwood Plantation, Meavy |
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Summary
Probable mine shaft. Pit 8.5 metres in diameter, 1.5 metres deep (estimated). Thought to be associated with South Yeolands Consols Mine.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 529 667 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Meavy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MEAVEY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NW/134
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- MINE SHAFT? (XVIII to XIX - 1750 AD to 1899 AD? (Between))
Full description
Everett, C., 1978, Archaeological Survey of Some Woodlands Within the Dartmoor National Park, 14, Map 13, OP28 (Report - Survey). SDV360464.
One of four possible mine shafts identified within Olderwood Plantation. Thought to be associated with South Yeolands Consols Mine.
OP28 SX 5294 6672. Probable mine shaft. Pit 8.5 metres in diameter, 1.5 metres deep (estimated).
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360464 | Report - Survey: Everett, C.. 1978. Archaeological Survey of Some Woodlands Within the Dartmoor National Park. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 14, Map 13, OP28. [Mapped feature: #88228 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV34272 | Related to: Mine shaft in Olderwood Plantation, Meavy (Monument) |
| MDV120054 | Related to: Pillow mound 23 in Olderwood Plantation, Meavy (Monument) |
| MDV120055 | Related to: Pillow mound 24 in Olderwood Plantation, Meavy (Monument) |
| MDV2345 | Related to: South Yeoland Consols Mine (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7398 - Condition survey of Olderwood Plantation
- EDV7426 - Archaeological survey of woodlands near Olderwood Plantation
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 16 2017 12:03PM |
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