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| HER Number: | MDV66396 |
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| Name: | Whim Platform at Mine Shaft 4 at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine |
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Summary
Whim platform at Sutton mine shaft number 4 forming part of the 19th century at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 593 681 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56NE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Sheepstor |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SHEEPSTOR |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/27/11
- Old SAM Ref: 34467
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WHIM PLATFORM (XVIII to XIX - 1750 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Cook, R. M. L., 1974, Eylesbarrow (1814- 1852): A Study of a Dartmoor Tin Mine, 184 (Article in Serial). SDV231127.
There is field evidence for the former existence of five whims at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine.
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 157167 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
Whim platform 780 metres west-south-west of Eylesbarrow, forming part of Eylesbarrow Tin Mine. Whim platform situated immediately to the south of Shaft 11 formed by building up a platform.
Newman, P., 1999, Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine, 105-148 (Article in Serial). SDV231130.
Newman , P., 1999, Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine, 19, Figures 2-3, Apendix 1 (Report - Survey). SDV352201.
Raising and lowering materials was achieved at some shafts by the use of horse whims. These comprised horizontal circular drums of timber rotating on a central pivot. Evidence for whims has survived at 6 of the shafts. In the cash book of 1814 there are references to making hedges around ‘Eastern Whim’ and ‘Western Whim’ but it is unclear which whims this refers to. In 18th and 19th century illustrations horse whims are frequently shown enclosed in circular roofed buildings.
There are the remains of a whim at 'Sutton' mine shaft number 4 at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine.
Whitbourne, A., 2001, Visit to Eylesbarrow Mine, 2-3 (Article in Serial). SDV231129.
English Heritage, 2013, Eylesbarrow Tin Mine and associated remains (Schedule Document). SDV231131.
Whim platform at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV231127 | Article in Serial: Cook, R. M. L.. 1974. Eylesbarrow (1814- 1852): A Study of a Dartmoor Tin Mine. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 106. Paperback Volume. 184. |
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| SDV231129 | Article in Serial: Whitbourne, A.. 2001. Visit to Eylesbarrow Mine. Dartmoor Tin Working Research Group Newsletter. 22. Unknown. 2-3. |
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| SDV231130 | Article in Serial: Newman, P.. 1999. Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 57. Paperback Volume. 105-148. |
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| SDV231131 | Schedule Document: English Heritage. 2013. Eylesbarrow Tin Mine and associated remains. The Schedule of Monuments. Website. |
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| SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 157167. |
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| SDV352201 | Report - Survey: Newman , P.. 1999. Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine. English Heritage Survey Report. A4 Spiral Bound. 19, Figures 2-3, Apendix 1. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV3330 | Part of: Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine (Monument) |
| MDV66395 | Related to: Mine Shaft 4 at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4966 - Survey of Drizzlecombe, Eylesbarrow, Ditsworthy and Hartor
- EDV6239 - Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine
- EDV7382 - Condition Survey of the Cramber Tor Training Area
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 25 2014 2:38PM |
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