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Summary

The main mine building, consists of 2 compartments separated by a cross-wall, both with entrances on the e. Drystone construction with walls surviving internally to a max height of 1.3m. The n compartment measures internally 9.8m x 4.5m; the southern approx 7.5m x 4.3m. A fireplace has been constructed in the w wall of the s compartment. Probably the smithy and mine office.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Earthwork and structural remains of Knack Tin Mine (also known as Steeperton) 400 metres south-west of Steeperton Tor, an 18th century Tin Mine worked between the 1850s-1880s

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NW/17/11
• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• MINE BUILDING (Unknown date)

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV244425.

Greeves, t. A. P. /tda/117(1985)123/steeperton tor tin mine,dartmoor,devon/ fig 1. Steeperton tor tin mine. The main mine building, consists of 2 compartments separated by a cross-wall, both with entrances on the e. Drystone construction with walls surviving internally to a max height of 1.3m. The n compartment measures internally 9.8m x 4.5m; the southern approx 7.5m x 4.3m. A fireplace has been constructed in the w wall of the s compartment. Probably the smithy and mine office.(greeves).

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
• EDV8679 - Okehampton Range: Management Survey
• EDV8291 - Okehampton Range: Monument Baseline Condition Survey
• EDV8695 - Survey of Okehampton North Dartmoor Military Range

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