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HER Number:MDV41480
Name:Adit, Combe Martin

Summary

One of 12 adits or shafts worked in the 19C

Location

Grid Reference:SS 585 466
Map Sheet:SS54NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCombe Martin
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCOMBE MARTIN

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS54NE/12/3

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • ADIT (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Claughton, P. F., 1989, Untitled Source (Correspondence). SDV89442.

Old Combmartin Mine. One of 12 adits or shafts indicated by Claughton as having been sunk, reopened or worked in the 19th century. Other details: Letter + map.


Dunkerley, T., 2005, Untitled Source (Correspondence). SDV322471.

Site of possible adit to the rear of the Fire Station in Combe Martin at SS586-465- which is reported to have linked into the Deep Adit which ran from the 'Pack of Cards' to Goss's Shaft to the east of Corner Lane. Other details: Email.


Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 1564 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

One of 12 adits or shafts indicated as having been sunk, reopened or worked in the 19C. Site of possible adit to rear of Fire Station at SS586-465-, reported to have linked into Deep Adit from the 'Pack of Cards' to Goss's Shaft.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV322471Correspondence: Dunkerley, T.. 2005.
SDV339712Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 1564.
SDV89442Correspondence: Claughton, P. F.. 1989.

Associated Monuments

MDV12545Related to: Combe Martin Silver Mines (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 18 2016 9:45AM