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| HER Number: | MDV9378 |
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| Name: | Christow Lead Mine / Bennah Mine, Christow |
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Summary
Christow Lead Mine, also known as Bennah Mine on Ordnance Survey maps. Started in 1851 and during next two years a steam engine was installed and a shaft sunk to 40 fathoms. No production was recorded, though traces of galena and pyrite were seen. Advertised for sale in 1854.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 833 846 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX88SW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Christow |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | CHRISTOW |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX88SW/36
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- LEAD MINE (XIX - 1851 AD (Between) to 1854 AD (Between))
Full description
Ramsden, J. V., Teign Valley Mines manuscript (Un-published). SDV296125.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
'Bennah Mine (Lead, disused)' marked on the late 19th century historic map. Shaft depicted and buildings shown to the north and east of the mine area.
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
'Bennah Mine (Disused)' marked on the late 19th century historic map.
Ramsden, J. V., 1952, Notes on the Mines of Devonshire, 89 fig.1 (Article in Serial). SDV60737.
Beer, K. E., 1978, Mineralisation in the Teign Valley, 78 (Article in Serial). SDV310939.
Mine. B13. Bennah. Lead-barytes worked here.
Hamilton Jenkin, Dr. A. K., 2005, Mines of Devon, 139, 156 (Monograph). SDV282410.
Christow Lead Mine, also known as Bennah as it is named on the Ordnance Survey mapping was started in 1851. During next two years a steam engine was installed and a shaft sunk to 40 fathoms. No production was recorded, though traces of galena and pyrite were seen. Advertised for sale in 1854.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV282410 | Monograph: Hamilton Jenkin, Dr. A. K.. 2005. Mines of Devon. Mines of Devon. Paperback Volume. 139, 156. |
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| SDV296125 | Un-published: Ramsden, J. V.. Teign Valley Mines manuscript. Unknown. |
| SDV310939 | Article in Serial: Beer, K. E.. 1978. Mineralisation in the Teign Valley. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 110. 78. |
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| SDV325644 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #142392 ] |
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| SDV60737 | Article in Serial: Ramsden, J. V.. 1952. Notes on the Mines of Devonshire. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 84. A5 Hardback. 89 fig.1. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV77366 | Related to: Bennah farmstead, Christow (Monument) |
| MDV39756 | Related to: Hillcrest (the former Palk Arms), Christow (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 16 2024 11:40AM |
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