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HER Number:MDV135259
Name:Stope excavations, Bedford Mine, Gulworthy

Summary

A rock outcrop with two parallel 18th century stope excavations.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 437 728
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

  • OPEN CUT (XVIII - 1701 AD (Between) to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Buck, C., 2012, Bedford Mine Trail, Gulworthy, Devon: Impact Assessment, 19 (Report - Assessment). SDV361388.

A previously unrecorded lode/stope outcrop identified at SX43787283, taking the form of a rock outcrop with two parallel 18th century stope excavations. It is proposed to construct a timber bridge over the northern rock outcrop/stope, and continue a timber walkway across the second infilled stope, involving a ground impact of 0.3m depth for the bridge/walkway foundations

Sources / Further Reading

SDV361388Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2012. Bedford Mine Trail, Gulworthy, Devon: Impact Assessment. Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service Report. 2012R063. Digital. 19. [Mapped feature: #143131 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV9110 - Impact Assessment: Bedford Mine Trail, Gulworthy

Date Last Edited:Aug 30 2024 9:08AM