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Summary

Possibly one of three small mine setts operating in Maddacleave Wood in the 18th century. Possible adit or shaft at south-east end.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• EXTRACTIVE PIT (XVIII - 1701 AD to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

Map object based on this Source.

Buck, C., 2006, Gawton Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 8, 24 (Report - Assessment). SDV344672.

Possibly one of three small 18th century mine setts operating in Maddacleave Wood described in documentary sources. It exhibits the characteristic lode back openwork excavation up and down the steep side of the hill in a north-east to south-west direction. It was also re-investigated in the early 20th century . The openwork extends for approximately 150 metres down the hillside at an oblique angle, with numerous pits in the steep sided banks, almost to the top of the New Quay ore shoot retaining wall. The banks vary from 1.5 to 3.0 metres deep and the spoil pits on the downslope side from 1.0 to 3.0 metres high. Other details: Figure 35, site 4. Map object based on this Source.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4746 - Archaeological Assessment of Gawton Mine, Devon
• EDV4747 - Field Survey of Gawton Mine

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