See important guidance on the use of this record.

If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.

Summary

Remnant of revetment wall, Buctor Farm, Tavistock

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

• RETAINING WALL (XIX to XXI - 1809 AD to 2015 AD (Between))

Full description

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.

Revetment stone wall is partially visible and extant as a 4.5m high retaining wall for a length of c5m.

Significance
Medium
This site area has a medium significance rating – this is the longest and biggest section of masonry remaining at this site.

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

Ordnance Survey, 2016, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359352.

Mab object based on this source.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

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

Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.