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HER Number:MDV75724
Name:Smithy at North Hooe Mine, Bere Ferrers

Summary

Smithy marked on abandoned mine plan of circa 1873.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 425 660
Map Sheet:SX46NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBere Ferrers
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBERE FERRERS

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthworks and features associated with North Hooe Silver and Lead Mine

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Rectangular building at western end of 'North Hooe Mine' marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map.


Buck, C., 1998, Preliminary Assessment of Industrial Sites of Archaeological Importance in the Tamar Valley, 57 (Report - Assessment). SDV336795.

Possibly the boiler house or the Count house/Smithy.


Buck, C. + Knight, S., 2009, North Hooe (Correspondence). SDV347168.

Smithy marked on abandoned mine plan of circa 1873. The building is now ruinous.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #102798 ]
SDV336795Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 1998. Preliminary Assessment of Industrial Sites of Archaeological Importance in the Tamar Valley. Cornwall Archaeological Unit Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 57.
Linked documents:1
SDV347168Correspondence: Buck, C. + Knight, S.. 2009. North Hooe. Annotated Map of Remains at North Hooe Mine. A4 Stapled + Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV19935Part of: North Hooe Silver and Lead Mine, Bere Ferrers (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 19 2011 1:24PM