MDE11185 - Post-medieval mineral rights at Widdebay Cliff (Monument)
Summary
Mineral rights for workings at Widdebay Cliff were granted in 1825 and 1845, but no physical remains of any workings have been identified.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
SS 678 489. According to Claughton [1] mineral rights were granted in the Widdebay Cliff area in 1825 and 1845 and there were reputed to be workings on the cliffs in the area of Woody Bay, but they have not yet been located. No further information. [2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDE3410 Report: Claughton, P. F.. 1993. A List of Mines in North Devon and West Somerset. 106, unnamed mine.
- <2>XY SMO7324 Unpublished document: Sainsbury, I.S.S. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 12 July 1993. [Mapped feature: #29223 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 915145, Extant 2 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=915145 (Pastscape entry: 915145)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE21636
- Local List Status (No)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 NE38
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 915145
Location
| Grid reference | SS 678 488 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS64NE |
| Civil Parish | PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Nov 2 2021 10:50AM
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