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Summary

Possible site of a Knackin Mill, 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

• MILL (XVI - 1501 AD to 1600 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.

Tom Greeves, through documentary research for medieval tinworks in this area discovered a late 16th century reference to a ‘Knackin’ (or Knocking/Stamping) Tin Mill (Section 4.2.2). Two fields were also mentioned in the relevant lease of which this site is centred.

Survey
The site of the mill is not definitely known, however it may be located close to the Lumburn Leat, parts of which may well have been kept open for local uses. However, it is not unlikely that Shillamill itself (Site 16), changed its function from a corn mill to a stamping mill – it is not far from this site, and changing functions of mills to meet local demands is well known.

Recommendation
Not applicable.

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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