Hexworthy Mine Stamping Mill (Hooten Wheals)
N 50° 31.297 W 003° 53.855
30U E 436372 N 5597013
A former stamping mill (tin mine) on Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM3DTF
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/21/2008
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This old stamping mill was situated here because of the water supply through the leat. The small tramway used to bring the ore here is still visible.
The ore was smashed to pieces by heavy hammers, the remains of the circular buddles that were used for the washing process that separated the denser pure tin particles from ordinary rock can clearly be seen.
The area was used for mining for many years but finally closed in 1914.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine
Mineral Collecting: No
Material Mined: Precious Metal
Operation: Underground Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS:
Fenced off shafts.
Any associated website: Not listed
Any Other information: Not listed
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