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Summary

Remains of Tramway, Buctor

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Structures, earthworks and below-ground mining features associated with Wheal Crebor Mine including a former canal and railway, east of Buctor Farm

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• TRAMWAY (XIX to XXI - 1880 AD to 2015 AD (Pre))

Full description

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

Buck, C., 2015, Buctor Farm, Tavistock (Report - Assessment). SDV359746.

This study was commissioned by the landowner on behalf of Natural England as part of a Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Agreement Scheme and produced by Cornwall Archaeological Unit, Cornwall Council.

A tramway is shown on the 1883 OS map (Fig 13) extending from Cock’s Shaft (Site 24) over the canal (presumably via a timber trestle), onto the adjacent road track through the mine and to the dressing floor buildings (Site 37).

Survey
A small section of tramway is visible in the track which runs down parallel with the canal (Fig 30). The visible segment is 0.5m long and the tramway 0.66m wide. This is the only remnant of the feature shown in detail on Figure 13 (1884 OS map).

Significance
Medium
This site has a medium significance rating, given the survival of such a small part.

Recommendation
This site should be retained, with a minimal amount of disturbance.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7058 - Archaeological Management Plan, Buctor Farm, Tavistock (Ref: 2015R055)

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