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HER Number:MDV63756
Name:SHAFT in the Parish of Peter Tavy

Summary

The main shaft at south devon united mine is still open. The position of the steam driven air compressor can be seen but the flat-rod turnbob is not visible (munro).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 512 785
Map Sheet:SX57NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishPeter Tavy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishPETER TAVY

Protected Status

  • SHINE: South Devon United Mine, Peter Tavy, 19th and 20th century copper, tin and arsenic mine with remains of shafts, tramway, flat rods, smithy and arsenic condensing chamber

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57NW/68/2
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SHAFT (Unknown date)

Full description

MUNRO, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV221230.

The main shaft at south devon united mine is still open. The position of the steam driven air compressor can be seen but the flat-rod turnbob is not visible (munro).


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV241850.

Des=munro,d. /dtrg newsletter/17(july 1999)8-9/the mary/peter tavy excursion - 27th february 1999.


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV241851.

Richardson, p. H. G. /british mining/44(1992)58/mines of dartmoor and the tamar valley after 1913/in smr.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV221230Migrated Record: MUNRO.
SDV241850Migrated Record:
SDV241851Migrated Record:

Associated Monuments

MDV4190Part of: South Devon United Mine (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 30 2015 5:07PM