Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBlackaton Ball tin mill

Blackaton Ball tin mill

England
List entry 1003303
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blackaton Ball tin mill is a post-medieval tin processing site located in Devon, England, which operated during the period of intensive tin mining activity in the south-west. The site preserves evidence of the industrial infrastructure associated with tin extraction and working, reflecting the economic importance of the tin industry to the region during the early modern period. The monument represents the physical remains of milling operations that were integral to the processing of tin ore extracted from local mining workings, contributing to our understanding of Devon's industrial heritage during this era.

Blackaton Ball tin mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003303. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blackaton Ball tin mill?

Blackaton Ball tin mill is a post-medieval tin processing site located in Devon, England, which operated during the period of intensive tin mining activity in the south-west. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003303.

Who is responsible for protecting Blackaton Ball tin mill?

Blackaton Ball tin mill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003303.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blackaton Ball tin mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam (7.7 km), Enclosed prehistoric settlement and three round cairns 870m south east of Horn's Cross (7.7 km), Prehistoric fields, settlements and cairn south east of Venford Reservoir forming part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system (7.8 km).

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