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Summary

A small prospect working copper during the middle decades of the 19th century.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX46NE/504

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV238817.

M2 maristow. Plan maristow estate office, roborough. Lead.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV238818.

Ramsden, j. V. /tda/84(1952)98 fig.1/notes on the mines of devonshire.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV238819.

H. M. Stationery office/abandoned mines/(1929).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV238820.

Collins, j. H. /observations on west of england mining region/(1912).

Bodman, M., 2003, Watermills and Other Water-Powered Sites in Devon, 221 (Report - Interim). SDV325576.

Mine operational from 1851-1860 during which time 7 tons of copper were raised. A leat and the remains of a wheel pit are visible near the river bank due north of the bridge. The portal of the main adit is at the foot of the hill in Skithead Wood (citing from B. Atkinson, 1988, Mining Sites in Cornwall and South West Devon, page 81).

Newman, P., 2011, Mining in the Tavy Valley, West Devon. An Assessment of Archaeological Potential, 25 (Report - Assessment). SDV347105.

A small prospect worked from circa 1857-1863 in an attempt to exploit the alleged western end of the South Lady Bertha copper lode by driving adits into the hillside at river level. Documentary and cartographic evidence suggest that the remains of adits, a shaft and spoil heap may survive as surface features. The site, however, is on private land. Other details: No. 10.

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Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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