MDE21238 - Adit 6, New Florence Iron Mine (Monument)

Summary

The adit is shown on historic mapping, reached by a trackway from the west.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

An adit is depicted on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps and on the six inch 1962 map at SS 7540 3193. It is reached by a trackway. [1-3] Adit 6. Indicated by its spoil heap. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
  • <4> Monograph: Dixon, D.. 1983. Mining and the Community in the Parishes of North Molton, South Molton, Molland and Twitchen, Devonshire. 264.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 33732
  • Devon SMR: SS73SE/504/1
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7539 3194 (41m by 40m) Historic mapping
Map sheet SS73SE
Civil Parish NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Oct 5 2021 4:42PM

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