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HER Number:MDV63706
Name:DRESSING FLOOR in the Parish of Dartmoor Forest

Summary

Evidence of an earlier dressing floor was revealed during a survey at 'wheal prosper' mine at the eastern extremity of the workings. It appears to have been fed by the earlier of the two leats (newman).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 573 793
Map Sheet:SX57NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDartmoor Forest
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYDFORD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork and walling remains of streamworking and tinners buildings associated with the post-medieval Wheal Prosper Tin Mine on Langstone Moor

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57NE/49/8
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DRESSING FLOOR (Unknown date)

Full description

Newman, P., 1995, Field Survey in the Walkham Valley, 4-5 (Article in Serial). SDV275799.

Evidence of an earlier dressing floor was revealed during a survey at 'wheal prosper' mine at the eastern extremity of the workings. It appears to have been fed by the earlier of the two leats (newman).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV275799Article in Serial: Newman, P.. 1995. Field Survey in the Walkham Valley. Dartmoor Tin Working Research Group Newsletter. 9. Unknown. 4-5.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7441 - Condition survey of the archaeological sites of Merrivale Training Area
  • EDV7570 - Condition survey of Merrivale Range training area
  • EDV8291 - Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey

Date Last Edited:Aug 17 2020 1:26PM