MMO287 - Possible post-medieval mining remains north of Tattiscombe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
At SS 6304 4659 is a circular depression 5.6 metres in diameter and 0.4 metres deep, which may be the infilled remains of a shaft. At SS 6306 4659 is an irregular mound 1.8 metres high (maximum) which represents a spoil heap. It is the strongest argument for the depression being interpreted as a shaft. Surveyed at 1:2500 scale. [1-3] Both the circular depression and associated spoil heap are visible on aerial photographs to the north of Tattiscombe. An adit located to the south at Tattiscombe could be part of this mining activity (MDE20883). The shaft, spoil heap and adit are not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map [4-6] The features are depicted within an area where it has been suggested the earthwork remains of an early deserted farmstead can be seen on aerial photographs (see MDE20528). It is not clear whether some of the earthworks noted as part of the farmstead actually relate to these mining remains. More investigation is required. [7] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [8]
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SMO4805 Technical drawing: Wilson-North, R.. 1993. Tattiscombe/ink survey . 1:2500. Permatrace. Pen and Ink.
- <2> SMO5831 Collection: RCHME Exeter. 1993-1999. Exmoor Project.
- <3> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 2 July 1993.
- <4> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/72065 161 (15 April 1972).
- <5> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <6>XY SMO7554 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 64 NW. MD002171. [Mapped feature: #33286 ]
- <7> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 23 April 2019.
- <8> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 872226, Extant 8 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=872226 (Pastscape entry: 872226)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 60607
- Devon SMR: SS64NW/41/1
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE21673
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE8984
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 NW19
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 872226
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 6305 4660 (31m by 14m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS64NW |
Civil Parish | TRENTISHOE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Nov 8 2021 3:05PM
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