Wheal Augusta (Teign Valley Barytes Mine)

Wheal Augusta represents a chapter in Dartmoor's industrial past, when the granite uplands hosted more than tin and copper mining. This barytes mine operated during the 19th century, leaving behind stone workings and ruins that still punctuate the Teign Valley landscape. The site speaks to the resourcefulness of communities who extracted mineral wealth from these challenging moorland slopes.

Today the remains sit quietly among the valley's natural features, accessible to those exploring this corner of Dartmoor. The ruins offer tangible evidence of Victorian enterprise and the diverse mining heritage that shaped the moor beyond its famous tin workings. Walkers following the Teign Valley will encounter physical reminders of labour and ambition embedded in the moorland terrain.