MDE21435 - Shaft C at Britannia Mine (Monument)
Summary
A mine shaft sunk in 1852 to help clear the adit before the Engine Shaft (MDE21432) was in commission. A leat (MDE21439) runs away from it.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Shaft C. Part of Britannia Mine. Sunk in 1852 to assist in clearing the adit before the Engine Shaft (MDE21432) came into commission. Survives as a depression. A leat, 3 feet wide and 18 inches deep runs away from it (MDE21439). [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM7082 Monograph: Dixon, D.. 1983. Mining and the Community in the Parishes of North Molton, South Molton, Molland and Twitchen, Devonshire. 256, 258. [Mapped feature: #33796 256]
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 46890
- Devon SMR: SS73SW/43/4
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7450 3356 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73SW |
| Civil Parish | NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Apr 16 2019 2:58PM
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