Description: Tim Jenkinson explains that near Garth the Tinner’s House, “the final stone to be described is found, some 100 metres from the waters’ edge. It is a fine moss covered example with a slightly misshapen central well 15cms deep and 16cms in diameter. This stone is once again smaller than the Wacka Tor specimens and contains sufficient flaws to justify its abandonment.”
Reference: Tim Jenkinson: Dartmoor Magazine Issue 62 Spring 2001: Abandoned Stone Artefacts of Wacka Tor and Red Brook.
In November 2021, Max Piper and Tim failed to locate this stone, but it probably still does exist, likely buried in bracken. It is assumed that the millstone resides on the same side of Red Brook as Garth’s House.
This is a most picturesque spot that I have named ‘Red Brook Falls’. It is above Henchertraw and resembles Venford Twin Falls in miniature somewhat, albeit in a more exposed environment.
First described by Tim Jenkinson (2001).
Tim writes: “Red Brook, a relatively short water course of about two miles, begins its descent towards its confluence with the Bala Brook under the foot of Old Hill. Here, among the tinners excavations below the head mires, can be found two granite troughs in close proximity.” He continues: “The second and smaller trough lies nearer the brook, it is oval in shape and the reason for its abandonment is clear, a broken lip at its western edge.”
Reference:
- Jenkinson, T. (2001): Dartmoor Magazine, Issue 62, Spring: Abandoned Stone Artefacts of Wacka Tor and Red Brook.
Max Piper and Tim visited the location in November 2021 using the accurate description noting that its depression has become overgrown.
This millstone was not expected to be found but it is mentioned and described by Tim Jenkinson. He writes: “Almost circular, except for a slight imperfection as its western edge, the central socket measures 20cms across and is approximately 14cms deep.“
Reference:
- Jenkinson, T. (2001): Dartmoor Magazine, Issue 62: Abandoned Stone Artefacts of Wacka Tor and Red Brook.
Millstone No.1, as recorded on Dartefacts, is not included in this article, but it is yet another fine specimen bringing the total to no less than four very fine millstones on Wacka Tor. The stonemasons were obviously very busy.
Tim Jenkinson writes of Wacka Tor: “On top of one of the larger outcrops towards the western end of the tor, rests a small but prominent logan rock and it is here, within a 100 metre radius, that no less than three millstones can be found to the west.“
Reference:
- Jenkinson, T. (2001): Dartmoor Magazine, Issue 62: Abandoned Stone Artefacts of Wacka Tor and Red Brook.
