MEM15367 - Lethbridge's trial shaft (Monument)
Summary
Earthwork evidence of a mine shaft to the west of Gupworthy Old Pit may be the remains of one of Sir Thomas Lethbridge's trial pits of the 1830s.
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Protected Status
Full Description
Earthworks to the west of Gupworthy Old Pit at circa SS 96593534 may be the remains of one of Sir Thomas Lethbridge's trial pits of the 1830s. The possible shaft is visible as a circular depression about four metres deep. [1]
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- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
Location
Grid reference | SS 9658 3533 (point) (Approximate) |
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Map sheet | SS93NE |
Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 20 2014 3:26PM
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