MDE21429 - Shaft A, Florence Mine (Monument)
Summary
The shaft is known to have been 72 feet deep and is shown on historic mapping.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Shaft A, Florence Mine. Known to have been 72 feet deep. [1] Florence Mine. "Old shaft" marked on the 2nd Edition and 1963 6 inch maps. [2,3] SS 7495 3207. The 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map labels the structure as simply "Shaft". [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM7082 Monograph: Dixon, D.. 1983. Mining and the Community in the Parishes of North Molton, South Molton, Molland and Twitchen, Devonshire. 266.
- <2> SEM7223 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1892-1905. County Series, 2nd Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1903, 15NW.
- <3> SEM7608 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1963. 6 Inch Map: 1963.
- <4> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 46883
- Devon SMR: SS73SW/6/2
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7495 3207 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73SW |
| Civil Parish | NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
May 26 2018 8:58PM
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