I recall looking for mapping on Filham mine and I think that both the tithe map and certainly the 1880s 1st Edition OS 25" map have buildings shown. The detail is not great though, and should only be regarded as a rough guide. It might be interesting to see if the positions on the maps accord with anything on the ground. The site is known, in a wood at SX 647551, though I have not seen it. I know the student's tutor, as I was asked for material on the mine before she contacted Mining History, and I am passing the maps on. The material that has come up here is very useful though, congratulations on coming up with so much in so short a time!
Robert Waterhouse
> From: Mike Gill <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Thu 23/Jan/2003 16:32 GMT
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Filham (Ivybridge Consols) and Caton mines, Devon.
>
> > In particular, information is requested on surface layout, the
> availability of plans and employment records.
>
> As most mine plans do not show surface features in detail (why would they?),
> your student could try:-
>
> Enclosure plans.
> Tithe plans
> Various editions of the OS 1/10560 sheets and the 1/2500 sheets (if not too
> far from an enclosed area).
> Estate maps
>
> For employment and output, Bernard has already mentioned the Burt Stats -
> there is also the "List of Mines (in Grest Britain etc etc)".
>
> Mike Gill
>
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