MEM15346 - 19th Century adit at Withiel Hill Pit (Monument)

Summary

A former drainage adit, possibly connecting with the mine shafts at Withiel Hill Pit.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A former drainage adit which might have been connected with the mine shafts at Withiel Hill Pit. The adit entrance is not accessible and there is no evidence of a possible spoil dump indicated on the first edition Ordnance Survey map. [1,2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Jones, M.H.. 1995. Report on Proposed Low-Key Visitor Access to Industrial Sites on the Brendon Hills. P.14.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1896. County Series, First Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9964 3467 (48m by 38m) (Approximate)
Map sheet SS93SE
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Apr 21 2018 12:24PM

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