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| HER Number: | MDV134163 |
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| Name: | Rifle range near Half Bridge, Peter Tavy |
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Summary
Indicated on the late 19th century historic map, the butts are shown on the banks of the River Tavy, the range running roughly south-west by north-east. Ends at the 900 yards mark, north-east of Half Bridge. Not shown on the ealy 20th century historic map, so presumably is out of use by this time.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 500 763 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX57NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Peter Tavy |
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| Civil Parish | Tavistock |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MARY TAVY |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TAVISTOCK |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of the early 20th century China Clay works at Redlake Mine and the associated railway, as well as prehistoric remains on Ugborough Moor
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66SE/26
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- RIFLE BUTTS (Constructed, XIX - 1861 AD? (Between) to 1880 AD (Between))
- RIFLE RANGE (Constructed, XIX - 1861 AD? (Between) to 1880 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Indicated on the late 19th century historic map, the butts for this range are shown at SX 4984 7600, on the banks of the River Tavy. The range is aligned south-west by north-east until it alters course south of Half Bridge heading more sharply north-east. Ends at 900 yards mark, north-east of Half Bridge.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #140997 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV22537 | Related to: Launceston Branch of the South Devon Railway (Tavistock to Launceston) (Monument) |
| MDV26312 | Related to: Pitts Cleave Quarry, Tavistock (Monument) |
| MDV4189 | Related to: Wheal Union Mine, Peter Tavy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 14 2023 12:01PM |
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