Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHobbs Hill tin mine, openwork and lodeback tinwork 530m east and 160m north east of Chyseger Farm

Hobbs Hill tin mine, openwork and lodeback tinwork 530m east and 160m north east of Chyseger Farm

England
List entry 1021410
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hobbs Hill tin mine is an ancient monument comprising a complex of openwork and lodeback tinwork located near Chyseger Farm in Cornwall. The site represents medieval and post-medieval tin extraction activity, with the characteristic surface workings and linear features typical of tin streaming operations in Cornwall's mining heritage. The openwork sections indicate areas where tin ore was extracted from near-surface deposits, whilst the lodeback features demonstrate the exploitation of deeper lodes. This monument contributes to the archaeological understanding of Cornwall's extensive tin mining landscape and the methods employed across several centuries of ore extraction.

Hobbs Hill tin mine, openwork and lodeback tinwork 530m east and 160m north east of Chyseger Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021410. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hobbs Hill tin mine, openwork and lodeback tinwork 530m east and 160m north east of Chyseger Farm?

Hobbs Hill tin mine is an ancient monument comprising a complex of openwork and lodeback tinwork located near Chyseger Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021410.

Who is responsible for protecting Hobbs Hill tin mine, openwork and lodeback tinwork 530m east and 160m north east of Chyseger Farm?

Hobbs Hill tin mine, openwork and lodeback tinwork 530m east and 160m north east of Chyseger Farm 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 1021410.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hobbs Hill tin mine, openwork and lodeback tinwork 530m east and 160m north east of Chyseger Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 230m south west of Middle Taphouse Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (6.4 km), Bowl barrow 780m east of Penventon (7.3 km), Wayside cross called Killboy Cross (7.4 km).

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