MDE21458 - Adit 8, Florence Mine (Monument)

Summary

The adit had a tramway leading to a small dump.

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Adit 8, Florence Mine. Once had a tramway leading to a small dump. Its approximate course can now be detected leading to the blocked mouth of adit. [1] The adit is depicted and labelled on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. The tramway is also depicted, leading southwest from the feature. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Dixon, D.. 1983. Mining and the Community in the Parishes of North Molton, South Molton, Molland and Twitchen, Devonshire. p268.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #47570 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 46913
  • Devon SMR: SS73SE/504/17
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference Centred SS 7535 3226 (49m by 61m)
Map sheet SS73SE
Civil Parish NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON
Civil Parish TWITCHEN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Oct 5 2021 11:51AM

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