MSO12617 - Post-medieval mine roadway at Ison Mine (Monument)
Summary
The well preserved remains of a trackway. According to local tradition it was a tramway but it seems more likely to simply be a carefully graded road connecting the Ison Mine with the main road.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
The well preserved remains of a trackway. According to local tradition it was a tramway but it seems more likely to simply be a carefully graded road connecting the Ison Mine (MSO8595) with the road and allowed ore to be removed by vehicle. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 8 January 1998.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9122 3704 (593m by 249m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NW |
| Civil Parish | WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MEM15389
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35828
Record last edited
Mar 25 2019 11:33AM
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