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HER Number:MDV123501
Name:Possible building at East Wheal Luscombe Mine

Summary

A linear depression to the north of Luscombe Engine Shaft may be the remains of a rectangular building that served the early 19th century copper mine.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 442 719
Map Sheet:SX47SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGulworthy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BUILDING? (Built, XIX to Unknown - 1822 AD? (Post))

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 linear depression to the north of Luscombe Engine Shaft may be the remains of a rectangular building that served the early 19th century copper mine. Marked on survey plan of surface earthworks on site.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV361789Monograph: 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: #114241 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV3887Part of: Luscombe Mine (Monument)
MDV70431Related to: Elvan quarry on site of East Wheal Luscombe Mine, Gulworthy (Monument)
MDV70432Related to: Luscombe Engine Shaft, Gulworthy (Monument)
MDV123492Related to: Powder House at East Wheal Luscombe Mine (Building)
MDV123490Related to: Reservoir at East Wheal Luscombe Mine (Monument)
MDV123497Related to: Sawpit and timber store at East Wheal Luscombe Mine (Building)
MDV70433Related to: SHAFT in the Parish of Gulworthy (Monument)
MDV123495Related to: Smithy at East Wheal Luscombe Mine (Building)
MDV123491Related to: Store at East Wheal Luscombe Mine (Building)
MDV123500Related to: Store building at East Wheal Luscombe Mine (Building)
MDV70430Related to: Williams or Whim Shaft, Gulworthy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 22 2018 1:29PM