Keaglesborough Mine and Riddipit farmstead 850m north east of Norsworthy Bridge

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History & significance

Keaglesborough Mine and Riddipit farmstead is a complex of medieval and post-medieval structures located on Dartmoor near Norsworthy Bridge in Devon. The site comprises evidence of tin mining activity alongside the remains of a farmstead, reflecting the dual economy of upland settlement in this region during the medieval period and later centuries. The mining elements represent the exploitation of tin deposits that were significant to Devon's economy, whilst the farmstead structures indicate permanent agricultural occupation associated with these extractive activities. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England.

Keaglesborough Mine and Riddipit farmstead 850m north east of Norsworthy Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021042. View the official record →

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