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]
Sources/Archives (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 678 488 (point) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS64NE |
| Civil Parish | PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 NE38
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 915145
Record last edited
Oct 28 2020 4:28PM
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