Desktop Study – Exmouth
Acting on instruction received from an architect in Devon, a phase 1 contamination survey was conducted at a property situated in close proximity to historic mine workings. The dwelling which is established on site is in fact an old engine shed / pump house left over from historic mining in the area.
The geology in the area was very complex, with numerous faults and metamorphosed mud stones and shale, it is likely that the mineral working were advanced in search of hydro thermal deposits.
It became apprent through the review of histroic maps that mining had been carried out on site since before 1889.
In this instance further work was unavoidable, as so a site investigation and quantitative risk assessment were recommended.