MDE21444 - Adit 4, New Florence Iron Mine (Monument)
Summary
The site of an adit is marked by its spoil heap and appears to be depicted but not labelled on historic mapping.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Site of Adit 4, Florence Mine at SS 7525 3195. Indicated by its spoil heap. [1] The site of the adit appears to be depicted on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps at SS 7525 3199, although this is not labelled. The GIS mapping for the record has been adjusted accordingly. [2-4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM7082 Monograph: Dixon, D.. 1983. Mining and the Community in the Parishes of North Molton, South Molton, Molland and Twitchen, Devonshire. 264.
- <2>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #43686 ]
- <3> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 27 March 2017.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 46899
- Devon SMR: SS73SE/504/3
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7524 3199 (46m by 50m) Historic mapping |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73SE |
| Civil Parish | NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
| Civil Parish | TWITCHEN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Oct 5 2021 2:13PM
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