MDE13282 - Post-medieval adit south of Holywell Reservoir (Monument)

Summary

An adit is still open but blocked by a padlocked gate.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An adit near Holywell Reservoir is still open but blocked by a padlocked gate. The face measures 1.1 metres high and 0.6 metres wide and is visible running northwards for at least 15 metres. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Claughton, P. F.. 1993. A List of Mines in North Devon and West Somerset.
  • <2>XY Unpublished document: Chapman, H.P.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 22 March 95. [Mapped feature: #29487 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1053997, Extant 5 October 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 60647
  • Devon SMR: SS73SE/583
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE21705
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE61
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1053997

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7626 3079 (point)
Map sheet SS73SE
Civil Parish NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Oct 5 2021 10:41AM

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