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HER Number:MDV57558
Name:Streamworks west of Postbridge

Summary

Approximately 2.0 hectares of streamworking consisting of low irregular mounds of upcast gravel and boulders., lie on the flood plains of the East Dart River and Gawler Brook.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 645 790
Map Sheet:SX67NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of tin working north-west of Postbridge, consisting of streamworking and a leat, probably post-medieval in date

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX67NW136
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 873652
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NW/325

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. A. J. Probert (Report - Survey). SDV350839.

(08/03/1989) Centred SX 64697910. c2.0ha of streamworking consisting of low irregular mounds of upcast gravel and boulders., lie on the flood plains of the East Dart River and Gawler Brook.

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. A. J. Probert. [Mapped feature: #95845 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8647 - Greyhound Farm, Duchy Farms Survey
  • EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
  • EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project

Date Last Edited:Feb 11 2022 3:05PM