South Chimney

South Chimney stands alone on the open moor as a stark reminder of Dartmoor's industrial heritage. This weathered stone stack is the surviving remnant of a tin streaming works, one of many extractive ventures that shaped the landscape from medieval times through to the 19th century. The chimney's isolation against the vast moorland backdrop makes it a poignant marker of human endeavour on this harsh terrain.

The site offers more than mere historical curiosity, it's a place to contemplate Dartmoor's layered past. Walking out to reach it, you cross ground that has been worked, abandoned, and reclaimed by heather and gorse. The chimney serves as a focal point for understanding how deeply mining touched even these remote quarters of the moor, and how nature gradually softens the scars left behind.