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HER Number:MCO62529
Name:ST MAWES - World War Two fuel store

Summary

A fuel store, sited in Castle Field, associated with the engine room at St Mawes which was converted to diesel in 1941. Also, in 1941 it was augmented by a reserve tank beneath the castle bridge owing to its vulnerable position.

Grid Reference:SW 8408 3281
Parish:St Just in Roseland, Carrick, Cornwall
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Protected Status: None recorded

Other Statuses/Codes: none recorded

Monument Type(s):

Full description

A fuel store, sited in Castle Field, associated with the engine room at St Mawes which was converted to diesel in 1941. Also, in 1941 it was augmented by a reserve tank beneath the castle bridge owing to its vulnerable position (1).


<1> Linzey, R, 2000, Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000), site W16.5 (Cornwall Event Report). SCO1563.

Sources / Further Reading

[1]SCO1563 - Cornwall Event Report: Linzey, R. 2000. Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000). site W16.5.

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • ECO455 - Fortress Falmouth

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