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HER Number:MDV54451
Name:Small area of streamworks near Broom Park

Summary

0.35 hectares of tin streaming remains lie on the southern bank of the West Dart River near Broom Park. Several pits and gulleys indicative of streamworking occupy the edge of the flood plain adjacent to the river.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 643 741
Map Sheet:SX67SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX67SW214
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 620030
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67SW/425

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • STREAMWORKS (Constructed, Early Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1066 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, S. Probert (Report - Survey). SDV350839.

(08/04/1988) SX 64347414. 0.35 ha of tin streaming remains lie on the S bank of the West Dart River near Broom Park. Several pits and gulleys indicative of streamworking occupy the edge of the flood plain adjacent to the river.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV350839Report - Survey: Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England. 1987-1993. Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. Unknown. S. Probert. [Mapped feature: #137854 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8632 - Sherberton Farm, Duchy Farms Survey
  • EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
  • EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project

Date Last Edited:Jun 10 2022 3:54PM