 The original cottages and their inhabitants were related to this industry, until the area became used increasingly for farming in the 20th century.The site has now largely been abandoned, although Whiteworks is still on the route of many walks including Abbots Way Walk passes 500 m to the west.Whiteworks is situated in an area of open moorland about south-east of Princetown, overlooking the notoriously dangerous Fox Tor Mires.