MSO7714 - Iron mine southwest of Beggearn Huish (Monument)
Summary
The mine was opened in 1843 when iron ore deposits were found. Its exact location is unknown.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Iron ore deposits were found in the parish at Fair Cross and Beggearn Huish in 1843, and a mine was opened at Beggearn Huish then. It is recorded in the papers of Sir John Trevelyan of Nettlecombe; his main interests were at Colton Pits on the Brendons to the south. [1] Shown on a map of Nettlecombe. [2] The main mining activity however was concentrated at Colton (MSO7702). [3] Exact location uncertain - marginal site. [4]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SMO5316 Monograph: Dunning, R. W. (editor). 1985. A History of the County of Somerset. Oxford University Press for the Institute of Historical Research. 5. 117.
- <2> SSO295 Map: 1843. Map of Nettlecombe DD.WY.
- <3> SSO965 Unassigned: Dennison, E. 12.02.85. Somerset County Council.
- <4> SSO959 Unassigned: Dennison, E, Somerset County Council. 10.10.88.
- <5> SMO5301 Unpublished document: Eardley-Wilmot, H.. 1981. Worksheet in Devon HER. Somerset County Council SMR 29 Sep 1986.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=975209 (Original Monarch entry: 975209)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11954
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NW48
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 975209
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 34560
Location
| Grid reference | ST 03 39 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST03NW |
| Civil Parish | NETTLECOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Feb 22 2013 3:06PM
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