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HER Number:MDV77659
Name:Possible Mine Magazine in Maddacleave Wood

Summary

Small building shown on mid 19th century estate maps may have been a mine magazine, exact location unknown.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 456 691
Map Sheet:SX46NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGulworthy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • POWDER MAGAZINE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Buck, C., 2006, Gawton Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 31 (Report - Assessment). SDV344672.

A small building shown at this location on the 1867 Bedford Estate maps may have been a mine magazine, for use in the underground workings accessed by Shallow Adit. The site could not be located during field survey. Other details: Figures 5-6, 35, site 16.2.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV344672Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2006. Gawton Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R023. A4 Stapled + Digital. 31.

Associated Monuments

MDV22881Part of: Bedford Consols or Wheal Gawton Mine (Monument)
MDV77656Related to: Mine Buildings in Maddacleave Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4746 - Archaeological Assessment of Gawton Mine, Devon
  • EDV4747 - Field Survey of Gawton Mine

Date Last Edited:Jul 2 2010 10:08AM