MSO12506 - Post-medieval surface workings and adits at Wheal Eliza (Monument)

Summary

There are several adits and evidence of surface workings around the area of Wheal Eliza Mine (MSO6802).

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

Full Description

Several 19th Century adits and signs of surface workings are seen as earthworks around Wheal Eliza mine (MSO6802). Around 50 metres upstream from the mine are 2 or possibly 3 adits surviving as linear depressions with upcast banks on each side. The west adit is approximately 1.25 metres deep with large banks on each side for about 15 metres, then a slight depression runs up the hill possobly covered by a field wall to the north. The other river bank adits are similar. There are at least two others higher up the hillside and a circular rock-cut feature about 1.5 metres in diameter immiediately northeast of the main shaft (MSO12503). The rock outcrops northwest of Wheal Eliza cottage (MSO12505) also show signs of surface workings. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unassigned: Burrow. 19.7.1979. site visit records.
  • <2> Article in serial: Burrow, I., Minnitt, S. + Murless, B.. 1980. Somerset Archaeology 1979. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 124. 136 (Measured Plan).
  • <3> Survey: SCC HBC 3.14.2.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35708

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7840 3809 (45m by 48m)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Oct 23 2013 4:22PM

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