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HER Number:MDV63699
Name:BUILDING in the Parish of Walkhampton

Summary

Small structure on the south side of the river with a possible mouldstone nearby. No features to establish it as a tin mill + likely to be part of a tin mine documented in 1810 + known as 'kinsett mine' (newman).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 578 698
Map Sheet:SX56NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork and structural remains of a section of the late 18th century Devonport Leat running from Raddick Hill to Nun's Cross, including extensive tinning remains at Cramber Tor

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/644

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BUILDING (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Newman, P., 1996, Early Tin Mills in the Newleycombe Valley, 9-109-10 (Article in Serial). SDV220914.

Small structure on the south side of the river with a possible mouldstone nearby. No features to establish it as a tin mill and likely to be part of a tin mine documented in 1810 and known as 'Kinsett Mine'.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV220914Article in Serial: Newman, P.. 1996. Early Tin Mills in the Newleycombe Valley. Dartmoor Tin Working Research Group Newsletter. 10. Unknown. 9-109-10.

Associated Monuments

MDV3515Part of: Kingsett Mine, Newleycombe Lake (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project

Date Last Edited:May 11 2021 2:26PM