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| HER Number: | MDV73986 |
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| Name: | Bluemarsh Clay Mine |
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Summary
Site of Bluemarsh Clay Mine shown on early 20th century maps to the south of New Bridge
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 849 762 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX87NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Hennock |
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| Civil Parish | Kingsteignton |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | UNKNOWN |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CLAY WORKINGS (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Site of 'Bluemarsh Clay Mine' shown on early 20th century map covering two fields to the south of New Bridge with several ponds and a cross-shaped building. A 'Weir' is shown on the Mill Leat in the northwest with an additional section of leat extending west to the River Teign. A 'Shaft' and two small square buildings ar shown in a rectilinear enclosure to the southeast of New Bridge. A footpath runs southeast through the mine from New Bridge.
Gent, T., 1997, WBB Rivers Teign and Bovey Diversion and Tipping Area: Statement of Archaeological Significance (Report - non-specific). SDV286221.
Exeter Archaeology, 2007, Archaeological Assessment of Southacre and John Acres Lane/ Whitepit Operational Areas (Bovey Basin ROMP), 6 & 8 (Report - Assessment). SDV339561.
Site of Bluemarsh Clay Mine on the west side of the road. A footpath runs southeast through the site and an Engine House associated with this mine was located at SX85087623. Other details: Sites 27 - 29.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV286221 | Report - non-specific: Gent, T.. 1997. WBB Rivers Teign and Bovey Diversion and Tipping Area: Statement of Archaeological Significance. Exeter Archaeology Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV339561 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2007. Archaeological Assessment of Southacre and John Acres Lane/ Whitepit Operational Areas (Bovey Basin ROMP). Exeter Archaeology Report. 07.37. A4 Stapled + Digital. 6 & 8. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV13792 | Related to: Bellamarsh Mill Leat (Monument) |
| MDV73987 | Related to: Horsemills Clay Works (Monument) |
| MDV52144 | Related to: South Acres Clay Works (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4322 - Southacre and John Acres Lane/Whitepit
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 13 2021 9:18AM |
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