MDE8689 - Possible 19th Century mining activity at Foreland Point (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
Un-named mine. Adits reported at Foreland Point but exact location unknown. At work for iron 1874-5. May be connected with Countesbury Mine at Watersmeet. [1] No trace of the alleged adits was seen during field investigation. Several subrectangular hollows were observed around SS 751 505 which may be associated with mining. However, they are on the scale of trial workings. [2,3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDE66180 Article in serial: Claughton, P. F.. 1974. Metalliferous mines of North Devon and Exmoor. Plymouth Mineral and Mining Club Journal. Vol 5, Part 1. 9. 9, Farway.
- <2> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, F1, 14 October 1993.
- <3> SMO4591 Report: Field report on SS 75 SE 2 - 14-OCT-1993 .
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 766273, Extant 25 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=766273 (Pastscape entry: 766273)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR (Devonshire): SS75SE/2
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 19863
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20895
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 75 SE2
- National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 766273
Location
Grid reference | SS 75 50 (point) Estimated from sources |
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Map sheet | SS75SE |
Civil Parish | COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 25 2022 12:59PM
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