MDE21585 - Post-medieval mining remains at Triss Combe (Monument)
Summary
A possible trial entrance to a mine. The tunnel goes back 10 metres and is 2 metres high, 1 metre wide and with a 1 metre opening. Further south on the opposite valley slope is a quarry or, more likely, a trial mine.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A possible opening to a mine, possibly a trial entrance at the northern end of Triss Combe. The tunnel goes back 10 metres and is 2 metres high, 1 metre wide and with a 1 metre opening. Further south on the opposite valley slope is a quarry or, more likely, a trial mine. [1] This record may or may not refer to the same site as that mentioned in MDE13246. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SDE69908 Report: Bannister, N.R. and Bannister, D.E.. 1992. Historic landscape survey of the Molland Estate, Nr South Molton, Devon. A91, 16 June 1992. [Mapped feature: #33866 ]
- <2> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1999-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 18 February 2019.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 54827
- Devon SMR: SS83SW/42
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8124 3015 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83SW |
| Civil Parish | MOLLAND, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Feb 18 2019 4:23PM
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