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HER Number: | MDV56622 |
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Name: | Disused ochre works on Smeardon Down, Peter Tavy |
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Summary
The remains of a disused ochre works lie along the lower, western, slopes of Smeardon Down. Grass-covered platforms are visible in the north at SX 5165 7825. Also probable hoppers, loading bays and platforms survive on the side of the metalled road in the south (at SX 5169 7790). The site is served by two grass roads. A leat (see SX 57 NW 144) and a reservoir on the east side of the main access road may have been constructed for the works.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 516 780 |
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Map Sheet: | SX57NW |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | Peter Tavy |
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District | West Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | PETER TAVY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX57NW145
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 919320
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57NW/246
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- OCHRE PIT (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD (Between) to 1901 AD (Between))
Full description
Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit (Report - Survey). SDV350839.
(12/07/1991) SX 5156 7811 (centre). The remains of a disused ochre works lie along the lower, western, slopes of Smeardon Down at 230m OD.
Grass-covered platforms are visible in the north at SX 5165 7825. Also probable hoppers, loading bays and platforms survive on the side of the metalled road in the south (at SX 5169 7790). The site is served by two grass roads. A leat (see SX 57 NW 144) and a reservoir on the east side of the main access road may have been constructed for the works.
Sources / Further Reading
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. [Mapped feature: #133477 General area indicated by polygon, ] |
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Associated Monuments
MDV29176 | Related to: Leat on Smeardon Down, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project
Date Last Edited: | Oct 20 2021 12:37PM |
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