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| HER Number: | MDV72859 |
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| Name: | Tavistock Canal, Streamwork |
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Summary
Site of post medieval streamwork to the north of the Tavistock Canal which preceded the 19th century excavations at Wheal Russell Mine
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 447 704 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX47SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Gulworthy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | UNKNOWN |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- STREAMWORKS (Post Medieval to XVIII - 1540 AD to 1800 AD (Between))
Full description
Buck, C., 2005, Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 47 (Report - Assessment). SDV336659.
A field survey in 2005 found evidence of streamwork at the head of the valley to the north of the Tavistock Canal south tunnel portal (see PRN 3882). The area shows signs of post medieval stream work with little evidence of 19th century mine exploration.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336659 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2005. Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R0004. A4 Stapled + Digital. 47. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV3882 | Related to: Southern Portal to Tavistock Canal Tunnel (Building) |
| MDV22886 | Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4040 - Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment
| Date Last Edited: | May 17 2010 2:48PM |
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