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HER Number:MDV68307
Name:Mine Shafts north of Corner Lane, Combe Martin

Summary

Evidence of five possible mine shafts, a building and agricultural activity were revealed during a geophysical survey at Mine Close in 2004.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 588 465
Map Sheet:SS54NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCombe Martin
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCOMBE MARTIN

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS54NE/196

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SHAFT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Dunkerley, T., 2003, Untitled Source (Correspondence). SDV59805.

A geophysical survey in 2003 at 'Mine Close' to the north of 'Corner Lane' revealed a possible ditch running north to south & anomalies representing possible wall footings. Other details: Email + photos.


Dean, R., 2004, Gradiometer and Resistance Surveys at Mine Close, Combe Martin, Devon (Report - Geophysical Survey). SDV319651.


Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 762 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV319651Report - Geophysical Survey: Dean, R.. 2004. Gradiometer and Resistance Surveys at Mine Close, Combe Martin, Devon. Substrata Report. R-MC04-1908. A4 Stapled + Digital.
SDV339712Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 762.
SDV59805Correspondence: Dunkerley, T.. 2003.

Associated Monuments

MDV12545Related to: Combe Martin Silver Mines (Monument)
MDV41483Related to: Director's Shaft (Monument)
MDV41482Related to: Harris' Shaft, Combe Martin (Monument)
MDV41478Related to: Williams' Shaft, Combe Martin Silver Mine (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 11 2015 3:29PM