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| HER Number: | MDV66498 |
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| Name: | Reservoir at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine |
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Summary
Former reservoir forming part of the 19th century Eylesbarrow Tin Mine
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 601 680 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX66NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Sheepstor |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SHEEPSTOR |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66NW/216/29
- Old SAM Ref: 34467
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- RESERVOIR (XVIII to XIX - 1750 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., MPP 157265 (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
Site visited on 9th May 2002. Reservoir 560 metres south-south-east of Eylesbarrow, forming part of Eylesbarrow Tin Mine.Situated at the lower end of a gully is a rectangular shaped dam measuring 11 metres long by 4.5 metres wide denoted by a bank standing up to 3.5 metres wide and 0.8 metres high. Grass, bilberry and heather.
Newman, P., 1999, Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine, 105-148, Figure 2 (Article in Serial). SDV231130.
Newman , P., 1999, Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine, Figure 2 (Report - Survey). SDV352201.
Linear feature shown on plan of Eylesbarrow Tin Mine.
National Monuments Record, 2010, 443055 (National Monuments Record Database). SDV346025.
Curvilinear feature shown on aerial photogrph which may indicate the eastern side of the former reservoir.
English Heritage, 2013, Eylesbarrow Tin Mine and associated remains (Schedule Document). SDV231131.
The 19th century Eylesbarrow Tin Mine opened in 1814 and continued until 1852. During this time several companies were formed to run the mine and most failed to make a profit. Eylesbarrow's importance stems from its unrivalled array of 19th century mining remains making it the largest and most informative example of a large scale water powered tin mine in Britain.
National Monument Record, 2014, Pastscape, 1300505 (Website). SDV355682.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV231130 | Article in Serial: Newman, P.. 1999. Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 57. Paperback Volume. 105-148, Figure 2. |
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| SDV231131 | Schedule Document: English Heritage. 2013. Eylesbarrow Tin Mine and associated remains. The Schedule of Monuments. Website. |
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| SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. MPP 157265. |
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| SDV346025 | National Monuments Record Database: National Monuments Record. 2010. 443055. National Monuments Record Database. Website. [Mapped feature: #98194 ] |
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| SDV352201 | Report - Survey: Newman , P.. 1999. Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine. English Heritage Survey Report. A4 Spiral Bound. Figure 2. |
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| SDV355682 | Website: National Monument Record. 2014. Pastscape. http://www.pastscape.org.uk. Website. 1300505. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV3330 | Part of: Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine (Monument) |
| MDV66445 | Related to: Reservoir at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine (Monument) |
| MDV66488 | Related to: Reservoir at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine (Monument) |
| MDV66503 | Related to: Reservoir at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine (Monument) |
| MDV66443 | Related to: Reservoir at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4966 - Survey of Drizzlecombe, Eylesbarrow, Ditsworthy and Hartor
- EDV6239 - Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 7 2014 10:37AM |
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