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HER Number:MDV54877
Name:Extractive pit in the Parish of Alverdiscott

Summary

Shallow shafts and open anthracite workings in Webbery Wood

Location

Grid Reference:SS 505 258
Map Sheet:SS52NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAlverdiscott
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishALVERDISCOTT

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS52NW/89

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EXTRACTIVE PIT (XVIII to XX - 1800 AD? to 1970 AD? (Between))

Full description

Claughton, P. F., 1993, A List of Mines in North Devon and West Somerset, 022 (Un-published). SDV3410.

Shallow shafts & openworkings in Webbery Wood; with further workings along seams E & W. Anthracite workings. Date unknown.


James, T. + Chandler, J., 2004, The Proposed Alverdiscott to Barnstaple Overhead 132kV Transmission Line, 6,15,Table 1, Fig 2 (Report - Assessment). SDV72921.

Former anthracite workings in Webbery Wood.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV3410Un-published: Claughton, P. F.. 1993. A List of Mines in North Devon and West Somerset. A List of Mines in North Devon and West Somerset. Unknown. 022.
SDV72921Report - Assessment: James, T. + Chandler, J.. 2004. The Proposed Alverdiscott to Barnstaple Overhead 132kV Transmission Line. AC Archaeology Report. 4604/1/0. A4 Stapled + Digital. 6,15,Table 1, Fig 2.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 16 2019 12:16PM