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Summary

Former slime cisterns, 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

• SETTLING TANK (XIX to XXI - 1883 AD to 2015 AD (Between))

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.

Figure 13 (1883 OS map) shows this site. The slime cisterns functioned to separate out waste slimes from copper slimes after dressing. However, there is a tramrail link to the last dressing floor buildings to the east (Site 45 – possible arsenic dressing buildings). A leat provided water to/from this site.

Survey
The two square cisterns/tanks are no longer visible, however, a small watercourse (spring) is visible nearby and there are remnants of slime mound deposits in the vicinity.

Significance
Low
Recommendation
The site footprint 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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