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Industrial Heritage at risk - new English Heritage survey
Whilst Dartmoor may be well known for it's beautiful landscapes and farming it has also played an important part in Britain's industrial heritage. Whether it was mining for Dartmoor's mineral riches, taking advantage of the remoteness to build a gunpowder factory or providing fresh water for Devon's towns there are many reminders of Dartmoor's industrial past and present to be seen on the moor today.
English Heritage are concerned that many remains of our industrial heritage are now at risk, across the country, and are launching an Industrial Heritage at Risk survey. To read more about it please click here.
