MDE13245 - Post-medieval adit southeast of Ridgway Cross (Monument)

Summary

An adit is probably an exploratory feature associated with iron mining.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

SS 8105 3039. An adit located to the southeast of Ridgway Cross. It has been driven into the southwest facing slopes close to the head of Triss Combe. The adit is well preserved and comprises an opening 1.2 metres wide and 1.3 metres high. This gives access to an arched passage 1.15 metres wide and 1.9 metres high cut into the stoney subsoil. Outside is a narrow gulley 0.4 metres deep running to a small spoil mound 0.4 metres high. The absence of spoil around the adit suggests that it is an exploratory feature associated with iron mining in the surrounding parish. [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 11 May 1995.
  • <2> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1052270, Extant 2 February 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 SW60
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1052270

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8105 3038 (point)
Map sheet SS83SW
Civil Parish MOLLAND, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Feb 2 2022 3:31PM

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