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HER Number:MDV4385
Name:Mining remains at Ruelake Pits, Gidleigh

Summary

Worth refers to ancient mine workings at Ruelake Pits; remains of pits noted here.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 639 885
Map Sheet:SX68NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishGidleigh
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishGIDLEIGH

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthworks and walling of a prehistoric chambered tomb, Bronze Age hut circle settlements and reave, and medieval and post medieval streamworks along the Gallaven Brook, west of Rippator

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NW/18
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MINE (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Worth, R. N., 1894, The Stone Rows of Dartmoor. Part 3., 303 (Article in Serial). SDV234309.

Worth refers to ancient mine workings at Ruelake Pits; remains of pits noted here.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV234309Article in Serial: Worth, R. N.. 1894. The Stone Rows of Dartmoor. Part 3.. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 26. Digital. 303. [Mapped feature: #26252 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8679 - Okehampton Range: Management Survey
  • EDV8291 - Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey
  • EDV8695 - Survey of Okehampton North Dartmoor Military Range

Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2023 2:58PM