MSO12516 - Post-medieval miners' cottage on Hereliving (Monument)

Summary

Post-medieval miners' cottages which were converted from cattle sheds. They consisted of a living room and 2 bedrooms all on the ground floor.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Post-medieval miners' cottages are situated at SS 7948 3848, these were converted from cattle sheds. They consisted of a living room and 2 bedrooms all on the ground floor. [1] These are likely associated with the Picked Stones mining complex (MSO6931) or Wheal Eliza Mine (MSO6802). [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Orwin, C.S. + Sellick, R.J.. 1970. The Reclamation of Exmoor Forest. David and Charles Limited. 2nd Edition. 198.
  • <2> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. S Thorogood, 17 October 2013.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35718

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7947 3847 (53m by 26m)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 11 2018 8:55AM

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