Haytor Iron Mine: Rockhounding in Teignbridge, Devon

Haytor Iron Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Teignbridge, Devon, United Kingdom. Reported finds include magnetite, hematite, andradite, axinite, siderite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
Area: Teignbridge
County / council area: Devon
Postcode: TQ13 9XT
Coordinates: 50.58160, -3.73480

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner, operator, or agency permission before any collecting. Most UK land is private, and there is no general public right to collect. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

Rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Most UK land is private, beaches and foreshore generally tolerate casual pebble collecting, and SSSIs and scheduled monuments are protected. Check this site's status before you collect.

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Haytor Iron Mine FAQ

Where is Haytor Iron Mine?+

Haytor Iron Mine is in Teignbridge, Devon, United Kingdom, at 50.58160, -3.73480.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Haytor Iron Mine?+

Haytor Iron Mine is reported to produce Magnetite, Hematite, Andradite, Axinite, Siderite, Calcite, Apatite.

Is collecting allowed at Haytor Iron Mine?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner, operator, or agency permission before any collecting. Most UK land is private, and there is no general public right to collect. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Access rules in the UK differ by nation and land type, so always confirm permission and protections before a trip.

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