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HER Number:MDV62288
Name:Lode back tinwork 390m south-south-west of Hart Tor

Summary

Hart Tor tinworks represent a complex multi-period tin extractive landscape in which most types of tin working are represented. This concentration of lode back pits lies adjacent to the leat (MDV62284) that supplies water to the reservoir to the north from the Hart Tor Brook. Part of a wide distribution of prospecting pits scattered over the entire area south and west of of the Tor.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 579 716
Map Sheet:SX57SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SX57SE243
  • National Record of the Historic Environment: 1461601
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/419
  • Old SAM Ref: 24106

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EXTRACTIVE PIT (Early Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1066 AD to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

Newman, P., 1987, The Moorland Meavy - a Tinner's Landscape, 223-40 (Article in Serial). SDV231207.

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 152524 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

(01/05/1997) SX 5791 7166 Lode back tinwork 390m south-south-west of Hart Tor

Gerrard, S., 1998, Hart Tor Tinworks, 9; fig 4 (Article in Serial). SDV360974.

Bluesky, 2006 - 2007, Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007 (Aerial Photograph). SDV341189.

Visible on the aerial photography.

Fletcher, M. J., 2007-2008, Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project (Report - Survey). SDV359195.

(20/11/2007) Hart Tor tinworks represent a complex multi-period tin extractive landscape in which most types of tin working are represented. The workings are located across the hillslopes and also in the broad valleys around the Tor.
One of at least six groups of lode-back pits - the best-preserved lies to the south of the tor and includes a long line of pits excavated onto the back of the load (SX58177185: MDV28187). A second line occurs to the east (SX57817172). The multiplicity of earthworks lie in open moorland grassland and are all well-defined. Surveyed at 1:2500 scale.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV231207Article in Serial: Newman, P.. 1987. The Moorland Meavy - a Tinner's Landscape. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 119. Paperback Volume. 223-40.
SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 152524.
SDV341189Aerial Photograph: Bluesky. 2006 - 2007. Bluesky aerial photographs 2006 - 2007. Bluesky. Photograph (Digital). [Mapped feature: #130419 ]
SDV359195Report - Survey: Fletcher, M. J.. 2007-2008. Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project. English Heritage. Unknown.
SDV360974Article in Serial: Gerrard, S.. 1998. Hart Tor Tinworks. Meavy Valley Archaeology. 10. PDF. 9; fig 4.

Associated Monuments

MDV62284Related to: Leat from Hart Tor Brook to reservoir (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7517 - Survey of Hart Tor tin works
  • EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project

Date Last Edited:May 18 2021 9:44AM