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Summary

Adit Portal, 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

• ADIT (XIX to XXI - 1867 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.

The end of the adit is shown on Figures 9 and 13 and some abandoned mine plans. ‘Adit Level, which connects with West Crebor workings, passes Kelly’s Shaft at a depth of 20 fms., Cock’s at 13 fms., and opens into the west side of the valley 60 yds. S. W. of New East Shaft’ (Dines and Phemister 1956, 672). The adit is shown in section in Figures 5 and 12.

Survey
The adit portal (Fig 35) is open, with ochreous water issuing. The opening is 0.55m wide, and 0.75m from the internal crown stone arch to water level (0.2m deep).

Significance
High
Given the quality of its masonry preservation, and the fact that the adit is still operational this would generally be of high significance.

Recommendation
The site should be retained, with a minimal amount of disturbance to the adit mouth. The tail race from the portal to the river should be kept clear of blockages.

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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