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| HER Number: | MDV67941 |
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| Name: | Track from Eylebarrow Tin Mine towards Nun's Cross |
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Summary
Track running north-east from the 19th century Eylesbarrow Tin Mine towards Nun's Cross
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 602 685 |
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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: SX56NE/101/2
- Old SAM Ref: 34467
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- TRACKWAY (XVIII to XXI - 1750 AD to 2014 AD (Between))
Full description
Newman , P., 1999, Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine, 36-7, Figure 2 (Report - Survey). SDV352201.
The tracks at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine were constructed in the late 19th or early 19th century. The longest fork off the main track runs north-east.
GeoInformation Group Ltd, 2010, 1:625 2010 Colour (12.5cm resolution) (Aerial Photograph). SDV346026.
Track visible on aerial photograph.
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. At least 27 shafts and five adits were cut to reach the tin lodes, seven whim platforms and two water powered engine wheels were built to power the lifting and pumping machinery, a series of tramways were made to carry the ore to six separate stamping mills and, to complete the picture, a smelting house was constructed to smelt the processed tin from the stamping mills. The size of the operation is further emphasised by the large number of ancillary buildings constructed to serve the mine. Amongst these are a count house, dormitory accommodation, blacksmith's shop, powder houses, sample house and various storage buildings.
Ordnance Survey, 2014, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV355681.
Track shown as 'Path' on modern mapping.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV231131 | Schedule Document: English Heritage. 2013. Eylesbarrow Tin Mine and associated remains. The Schedule of Monuments. Website. |
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| SDV346026 | Aerial Photograph: GeoInformation Group Ltd. 2010. 1:625 2010 Colour (12.5cm resolution). 2010 Aerial Photographs. Digital. [Mapped feature: #98753 ] |
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| SDV352201 | Report - Survey: Newman , P.. 1999. Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine. English Heritage Survey Report. A4 Spiral Bound. 36-7, Figure 2. |
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| SDV355681 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV3330 | Related to: Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine (Monument) |
| MDV64748 | Related to: Main Track through Eylesbarrow Tin Mine (Monument) |
| MDV24825 | Related to: Same as MDV67941? (Monument) |
| MDV64747 | Related to: Track from Eylesbarrow Tin Mine to Wheal Katherine Tin Mine (Monument) |
| MDV66509 | Related to: Wall north of Engine Shaft at Eylesbarrow Tin Mine (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4966 - Survey of Drizzlecombe, Eylesbarrow, Ditsworthy and Hartor
- EDV6239 - Eylesbarrow (Ailsborough) Tin Mine
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 25 2014 3:36PM |
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