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HER Number:MDV43174
Name:Mining machinery, Wheal Betsy

Summary

Site of the crushing machine and jigging hutches at Wheal Betsy, 1831.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 509 809
Map Sheet:SX58SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMary Tavy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishMARY TAVY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX58SW/6/27

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • INDUSTRIAL BUILDING (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Probable mining buildings marked on the First Edition Ordnance Survey map.


Pye, A. + Westcott, K., 1992, Archaeological survey of the pumping engine house at Wheal Betsy, Mary Tavy (Report - Survey). SDV253761.

Site of crushing machine and jigging hutches at Wheal Betsy, 1831. Other details: Figure 2.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV253761Report - Survey: Pye, A. + Westcott, K.. 1992. Archaeological survey of the pumping engine house at Wheal Betsy, Mary Tavy. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Field Investigation. 92.08. A4 Stapled + Digital.
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #91603 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV3185Part of: Wheal Betsy Mine (Monument)
MDV41542Related to: First Engine Shaft and Pearce's Shaft, Wheal Betsy (Monument)
MDV43162Related to: Stamping mill, Wheal Betsy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 21 2011 11:03AM