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| HER Number: | MDV123490 |
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| Name: | Reservoir at East Wheal Luscombe Mine |
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Summary
Earthwork remains of this early 19th century reservoir can still be seen, built to ensure an adequate supply of boiler water to the mine workings.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 443 719 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX47SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Gulworthy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TAVISTOCK |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- RESERVOIR (Constructed, XVIII to XIX - 1800 AD to 1829 AD (Between))
Full description
Waterhouse, R., 2017, The Tavistock Canal. Its History and Archaeology, 205-7, fig 6.63 (Monograph). SDV361789.
Part of East Wheal Luscombe mine.
A large reservoir was constructed in the early 19th century here to ensure an adequate supply of boiler water. It can still be seen as an earthwork on site. Marked on survey plan of surface earthworks on site.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV361789 | Monograph: Waterhouse, R.. 2017. The Tavistock Canal. Its History and Archaeology. The Tavistock Canal. Its History and Archaeology. Paperback Volume. 205-7, fig 6.63. [Mapped feature: #114229 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV3887 | Part of: Luscombe Mine (Monument) |
| MDV70431 | Related to: Elvan quarry on site of East Wheal Luscombe Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
| MDV70432 | Related to: Luscombe Engine Shaft, Gulworthy (Monument) |
| MDV123501 | Related to: Possible building at East Wheal Luscombe Mine (Building) |
| MDV123492 | Related to: Powder House at East Wheal Luscombe Mine (Building) |
| MDV123497 | Related to: Sawpit and timber store at East Wheal Luscombe Mine (Building) |
| MDV70433 | Related to: SHAFT in the Parish of Gulworthy (Monument) |
| MDV123495 | Related to: Smithy at East Wheal Luscombe Mine (Building) |
| MDV123491 | Related to: Store at East Wheal Luscombe Mine (Building) |
| MDV123500 | Related to: Store building at East Wheal Luscombe Mine (Building) |
| MDV70430 | Related to: Williams or Whim Shaft, Gulworthy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 22 2018 11:51AM |
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