MEM24733 - Long Holcombe level (Monument)

Summary

An adit driven in the mid 19th Century to cut Hangley Cleave lode. It was said to be 80 metres long. N.B. This record may be a duplicate site of MSO7070.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

8.1.4, SS 7595 3640. Long Holcombe level. An adit driven in the mid 19th Century to cut Hangley Cleave lode. It was said to be 80 metres long, driven entirely through barren ground. [1] This record may be a duplicate site of MSO7070. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Report: Exmoor Mines Research Group. 1995. Report on the safety condition of disused mine workings on lands owned by Exmoor National Park Department and other lands nearby. 8.1.4 p20. [Mapped feature: #46269 8.1.4]
  • <2> Verbal communication: Various. 1999-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 19 August 2019.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7595 3640 (point)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 19 2019 5:09PM

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