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| HER Number: | MDV54539 |
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| Name: | Streamworking remains on the right bank of the North Teign River |
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Summary
Approximately 4.5 hectares of tin streamworking remains survive on the right bank of the North Teign River between its confluence with the Stonetor Brook and the Walla Brook. The workings are characterised by long linear spoil heaps separated by wide channels.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 652 867 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX68NE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Gidleigh |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | GIDLEIGH |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of medieval or later streamworks on the eastern side of the North Teign River
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX68NE118
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 889389
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NE/278
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- STREAMWORKS (Constructed, Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
National Monument Record, 18/05/1977, SX6486/1, 25-34 (Aerial Photograph). SDV356862.
Royal Air Force, 1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1995, 1362-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDV224714.
Royal Air Force, 1947, RAF/CPE/UK/2082, 3284-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDV295065.
Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP (Cartographic). SDV319854.
Extensive streamworking area visible on Royal Air Force 1947 and National Monuments Record 1977 aerial photographs.
Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, S. Probert (Report - Survey). SDV350839.
(15/08/1991) SX 65208675. Approximately 4.5ha of tin streamworking remains survive on the right bank of the North Teign River between its confluence with the Stonetor brook and the Walla Brook. The workings are characterised by long linear spoil heaps separated by wide channels. The area is now enclosed by marsh and the channels are silted making access difficult.
The left bank of the North Teign River was not investigated.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV224714 | Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1995. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 1362-4. |
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| SDV295065 | Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2082. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 3284-6. |
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| SDV319854 | Cartographic: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1985. Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Aerial Photograph P. Cartographic. |
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| SDV350839 | Report - 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. |
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| SDV356862 | Aerial Photograph: National Monument Record. 18/05/1977. SX6486/1. National Monument Record Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 25-34. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 25 2022 10:17AM |
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