MSO12505 - 19th Century cottage at Wheal Eliza (Monument)
Summary
A post-medieval two roomed cottage with a small yard at Wheal Eliza Mine (MSO6802).
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A 19th Century cottage associated with the Wheal Eliza mine (MSO6802), consisting of a two roomed building of slate rubble with some brick and concrete dressings. A yard area lies to the west with a small building at the west end. [1-3] Will Little was the last man to live at Wheal Eliza cottage (and the last of the Little family line of shepherds), until it was replaced in 1952 by a new bungalow nearer to the main road. [4, 5] The site was inspected in 2010. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SSO819 Unassigned: Burrow. 19.7.1979. site visit records.
- <2> SSO858 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> SSO406 Survey: SCC HBC 3.14.2.
- <4> SEM7818 Photograph: Unknown. 1975. Photographs of Will Little.
- <5> SEM7230 Monograph: Burton, R.A.. 1989. The Heritage of Exmoor. Roger A. Burton.
- <6> SEM8715 Unpublished document: Harley, M.. 2010. Disused Mine Workings within the Authority's Estate.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35707
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7842 3812 (34m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 17 2021 2:37PM
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