Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWheal Katherine, 235m west of Plym Ford, forming an outlying part of Eylesbarrow Tin Mine

Wheal Katherine, 235m west of Plym Ford, forming an outlying part of Eylesbarrow Tin Mine

England
List entry 1021056
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wheal Katherine is a tin mine forming part of the Eylesbarrow mining complex in Devon, situated approximately 235 metres west of Plym Ford. The site represents the medieval and post-medieval exploitation of tin deposits in Dartmoor's rich mining landscape, with the workings reflecting centuries of mineral extraction activity. As an outlying component of the larger Eylesbarrow operation, Wheal Katherine comprises surface features typical of historic tin mining, including waste heaps and worked ground that bear witness to the industrial heritage of the region. The monument is recorded within the National Heritage List for England under entry 1021056, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance within the broader context of Dartmoor's tin mining traditions.

Wheal Katherine, 235m west of Plym Ford, forming an outlying part of Eylesbarrow Tin Mine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021056. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wheal Katherine, 235m west of Plym Ford, forming an outlying part of Eylesbarrow Tin Mine?

Wheal Katherine is a tin mine forming part of the Eylesbarrow mining complex in Devon, situated approximately 235 metres west of Plym Ford. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021056.

Who is responsible for protecting Wheal Katherine, 235m west of Plym Ford, forming an outlying part of Eylesbarrow Tin Mine?

Wheal Katherine, 235m west of Plym Ford, forming an outlying part of Eylesbarrow Tin Mine 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 1021056.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wheal Katherine, 235m west of Plym Ford, forming an outlying part of Eylesbarrow Tin Mine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Weatherdon Hill (10.4 km), Cairn on Weatherdon Hill (10.4 km), Cairn north-west of Butterdon Hill (10.6 km).

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