Combe Martin, Girt Down Mine, GH

Record ID:  100136 / MNA107977
Record type:  Monument
Protected Status: None Recorded
NT Property:  West Exmoor Coast; South West
Civil Parish:  Combe Martin; North Devon; Devon
Grid Reference:  SS 602 485
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Summary

The mine near Blackstone Point was mined for iron in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Combe Martin mines were mainly extracting silver lead ores documented from the 13th century, and iron extraction, especially of haematite was relatively recent. The mine is recorded as being destroyed.

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Monument Types

  • MINE (Modern - 1901 AD to 2050 AD)

Description

The mine near Blackstone Point was mined for iron in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Combe Martin mines were mainly extracting silver lead ores documented from the 13th century, and iron extraction, especially of haematite was relatively recent. The mine is recorded as being destroyed.

References

  • SZR49018 - Article in serial: J V Ramsden. 1952. Notes on the mines of Devonshire. TDA 84.

  • SZR49084 - National Trust Report: Caroline Thackray. 1984. NT Archaeological Survey, Great and Little Hangman, Devon..

Designations

None Recorded

Other Statuses and References

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • HER/SMR Reference (External): SS64NW/001
  • National Park

Associated Events

  • ENA501 - Field Survey, NT Archaeological Survey, Great & Little Hangman, Devon

Associated Finds

None Recorded

Related Records

None Recorded