Meldon Industrial Archaeology Case Study
The wide variety of past industrial activity at Meldon is, perhaps, unequalled anywhere else within the Dartmoor National Park. This is largely due to a uniquely varied geology which outcrops in a relatively small area, presenting opportunities for a wide range of economical activities, some more successful than others.
The principal archaeological remains in the area are a number of buildings associated with the various industrial processes including disused quarries and spoil heaps, mining remains, traces of tramways and complex water management systems. The area has remained largely undisturbed since its abandonment and much has now been reclaimed by nature.
3A. Introduction to the Industrial Archaeology of the Meldon area 
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3B. Quarrying - Limestone 3,057 kb (pdf help)
3C. Quarrying - Aggregate 859 kb (pdf help)
3D. Meldon Viaduct 1,054 kb (pdf help)
3E. Metalliferous Mining 639 kb (pdf help)
3F. Glass making 1,300 kb (pdf help)
3G. Peat workings 69 kb (pdf help)
3H. Water supply 757 kb (pdf help)
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Page updated 21 December 2006
