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HER Number:MDV39670
Name:Beardon, Old Shaft

Summary

Site of a shaft shown on 19th century map

Location

Grid Reference:SX 516 843
Map Sheet:SX58SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishLydford
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishPETER TAVY

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork and subterranean remains of 19th century Beardon Mineshaft south of Kitt's Mine, Lydford

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX58SW/164
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MINE SHAFT (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

'Old Shaft' shown on 19th century map on the north side of the field boundary with a semi-circular area of spoil to the north.

Ordnance Survey, 1907, 88SW (Cartographic). SDV335990.

'Old Shaft' shown on 1906 map.

Ordnance Survey, 1965, SX58SW (Cartographic). SDV336881.

'Shaft (Disused)' shown on 1965 map.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV335990Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1907. 88SW. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch Map. Map (Paper).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336881Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1965. SX58SW. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map. Map (Paper).

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 4 2021 9:59AM