Trial Pits, Combe Martin, GH

Record ID:  100656 / MNA107981
Record type:  Monument
Protected Status: None Recorded
NT Property:  West Exmoor Coast; South West
Civil Parish:  Combe Martin; North Devon; Devon
Grid Reference:  SS 5997 4805
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Summary

A line of seven trial pits 100m west of summit cairn on Great Hangman. 3-3.5m diameter, Each has a small spoilheap. Probably associated with 19th Century iron/manganese exploration.

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Monument Types

  • PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Description

A line of seven trial pits 100m west of summit cairn on Great Hangman. 3-3.5m diameter, each has a small spoilheap. Probably associated with 19th century iron/manganese exploration.

References

  • 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): SS54NE/129
  • National Park

Associated Events

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

Associated Finds

None Recorded

Related Records

None Recorded