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| HER Number: | MCO60785 |
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| Name: | TRURO - Modern quay |
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Summary
A long crescent-shaped quay opposite Garras Wharf, Truro, was recorded on the 2nd edition OS map but it has been infilled and extended in the late 20th century.
Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: 5593
Monument Type(s):
- QUAY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Full description
A long crescent-shaped quay at Garras Wharf was recorded on the Ordnance Survey second edition 1:2500 map (1). The quay has been extended by infilling and a retail store built on the site but Kirkham notes that the granite revetments for the quay are still extant (2).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1900s, 2nd Edition 1:2500 Map (Cartographic materials). SCO4050.
<2> Kirkham, G, 2007, Garras Wharf, Truro, Cornwall - Archaeological Assessment, sites 21, 22 and 24 (Cornwall Event Report). SCO25230.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO4050 - Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1900s. 2nd Edition 1:2500 Map. |
| [2] | SCO25230 - Cornwall Event Report: Kirkham, G. 2007. Garras Wharf, Truro, Cornwall - Archaeological Assessment. sites 21, 22 and 24. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Related records: none recorded
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