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ID:SDV359621
Title:The Burning House at Atlas Mine, Ilsington, Devon
Originator:Newman, P.
Date:2016
Summary:The Atlas burning house, located in Middlecott Wood (near Trumpeter, Ilsington) is one of several surviving features associated with the Atlas Tin Mines (1859-20th century). Building is a fine example of a 19th century, twin reverberatory calciner, where impurities were burned from the mined tin ore as part of the dressing process. Jan 2016; building survey took place to inform future conservation work.

Associated Monuments (2)

MDV37179Burning House in Middlecott Wood, Ilsington (Building)
MDV115272Mine Shaft, Trumpeter (Monument)