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| HER Number: | MDV118 |
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| Name: | Blagdonmoor Wharf, Holsworthy |
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Summary
Canal wharf and buildings on the Holsworthy branch of the Bude Canal.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 360 057 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS30NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Holsworthy Hamlets |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | HOLSWORTHY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS30NE/2
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- QUAY (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))
Full description
Minchinton, W. E., 1973, Industrial Archaeology in Devon, 6 (Monograph). SDV7016.
Atkins, W. S., 1998, Bude Canal Strategic Study (Report - Assessment). SDV340325.
Blagdonmoor Wharf. This wharf stands on the Holsworthy branch of the Bude Canal. It can be reached from the Stanbury Cross - Woodcott road. Access to Blagdon Moor Wharf is unadopted and properties are private. Canal bed is present past the wharf to the site of the proposed tunnel. Wharf buildings survive in a poor state of repair.
Halcrow, 2000, Bude Canal Strategic Study Phase 2 - Draft Report (Report - Survey). SDV340326.
Exeter Archaeology, 2008, Archaeological Assessment of the Former Holsworthy Showground, Devon (Report - Assessment). SDV342959.
A branch of the Bude Canal (constructed 1819-1825) terminated at Blagdonmoor. It was originally intended to run towards Okehampton but lack of funds prevented its extension. The canal was built to carry sea-sand and coal.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV340325 | Report - Assessment: Atkins, W. S.. 1998. Bude Canal Strategic Study. North Cornwall District Council. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV340326 | Report - Survey: Halcrow. 2000. Bude Canal Strategic Study Phase 2 - Draft Report. North Cornwall District Council. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV342959 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2008. Archaeological Assessment of the Former Holsworthy Showground, Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 08.59. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV7016 | Monograph: Minchinton, W. E.. 1973. Industrial Archaeology in Devon. Industrial Archaeology in Devon. Paperback Volume. 6. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4546 - Archaeological Assessment of the Former Holsworthy Showground
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 11 2018 4:18PM |
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