MDE21450 - Adit 3, New Florence Iron Mine (Monument)
Summary
The adit is visible on historic mapping as earthworks.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Adit 3. Entrance obscured, but the depression that opened into it is clear. [1] Shown but not marked on the six inch 1903 and 1962 Ordnance Survey maps. [2,3] Various earthworks are shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. The area is marked "Shaft". [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. p267.
- <2> SEM7223 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1892-1906. County Series, 2nd Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1903, 15NW.
- <3> SEM7220 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
- <4> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 46905
- Devon SMR: SS73SE/504/9
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7504 3204 (point) |
|---|---|
| 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 1:20PM
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