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HER Number:MDV72418
Name:Kentisbeare, Whetstone Mines

Summary

Observations undertaken on geotechnical investigations on areas of subsidence on bridleway.

Location

Grid Reference:ST 095 076
Map Sheet:ST00NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishKentisbeare
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishKENTISBEARE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Reed, S. J., 2005, Untitled Source (Site Visit). SDV325345.

Observations undertaken on geotechnical investigations on areas of subsidence on bridleway. Excavations were undertaken to a depth of 3m that exposed mine waste from whetstone mines upslope. No natural ground was exposed within the excavation - see also PRNs 72416-7 and 712419.


Simon Railton - Frederick Sherrell Ltd, 2006, Untitled Source (Un-published). SDV325335.

Geotechnical report prepared on behalf of Tiverton Local Service Group.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325335Un-published: Simon Railton - Frederick Sherrell Ltd. 2006. Kentisbeare Whetstone Mines, Bridleway 41, Collapsed Mine Workings.
SDV325345Site Visit: Reed, S. J.. 2005.

Associated Monuments

MDV110227Part of: Whetstone Mines Around North Hill, Black Down, Blackborough Common, Tower Plot and Newcombe Common (Monument)
MDV72419Related to: Kentisbeare, Whetstone Mines (Monument)
MDV72416Related to: Kentisbeare, Whetstone Mines (Monument)
MDV72417Related to: Kentisbeare, Whetstone Mines (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV3632 - Unnamed Event

Date Last Edited:Mar 13 2015 11:51AM