Golden Dagger Mine, Devon
The lode worked by the mine extends east to west across Soussons Down and its course is marked by a deep and narrow openwork extending between Redwater and Walla Brook. All of the 19th century underground activity is located within or close to this working. A number of adits and shafts exist within the openwork including the Machine Shaft which has a wheel pit sited adjacent to it. The mine was served by four dressing floors and several ancillary buildings.
Golden Dagger Tin Mine, Dartmoor, Devon - May 27, 1991
Broken Ground - believed to be the site of alluvial workings. Birch Tor can be seen in the background. The other famous mine in the area - Vitifer is nearby.
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Golden Dagger Tin Mine, Dartmoor, Devon - May 27, 1991
Broken Ground - believed to be the site of alluvial workings.
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Golden Dagger Tin Mine, Dartmoor, Devon - May 27, 1991
Stamps waterwheel pit.
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Golden Dagger Tin Mine, Dartmoor, Devon - May 27, 1991
My father inspects the stamps waterwheel pit giving an impression of how large this wide waterwheel was.
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Golden Dagger Tin Mine, Dartmoor, Devon - May 27, 1991
Stamps waterwheel pit.
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Golden Dagger Tin Mine, Dartmoor, Devon - May 27, 1991
Tail race from the stamps waterwheel.
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Golden Dagger Tin Mine, Dartmoor, Devon - May 27, 1991
Remains of Dinah's House - The Mine Manager's House and adjoining bunkhouse. When the mine was in operation the tree plantation did not exist and the site was significantly more bleaker.
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Golden Dagger Tin Mine, Dartmoor, Devon - May 27, 1991
The engine house foundations for the generating plant.
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Golden Dagger Tin Mine, Dartmoor, Devon - May 27, 1991
A well preserved buddle at Golden Dagger Tin Mine.
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Golden Dagger Tin Mine, Dartmoor, Devon - May 27, 1991
Another view of the buddle at Golden Dagger Tin Mine
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Golden Dagger Tin Mine, Dartmoor, Devon - May 27, 1991
Open works at Golden Dagger Tin Mine
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Golden Dagger Tin Mine, Dartmoor, Devon - May 27, 1991
Mine building remains at Golden Dagger Tin Mine
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