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HER Number:MDV37384
Name:Ferry Stage at Morwellham Quay

Summary

Ferry stage at south end of Morwellham Quay, consitsting of a flight of granite steps, probably mid 18th century. Ferry crossing shown on late 19th and early 20th century maps.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 445 695
Map Sheet:SX46NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGulworthy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX46NW/533

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FERRY CROSSING (XVIII - 1701 AD to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Ferry crossing shown between east bank of Tamar and south end of Morwellham Quay.


Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

'Ferry' shown between Morwellham Quay on the west bank of the River Tamar and Harewood Cottage on the east bank.


Department of Environment, 1987, Gulworthy, 110 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV220874.

Ferry stage, probably mid 18th century. Granite. Flight of 14 steps along riverside. Originally listed Grade II, delisted in April 1990.


Dyer, M. J. + Manning, P. T., 1998, Objective 5B: Lower Tamar Valley Recreation and Land Management Iinitiative: Cultural Heritage Appraisal, 39 (Report - non-specific). SDV319814.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV220874List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1987. Gulworthy. Historic Houses Register. Website. 110.
SDV319814Report - non-specific: Dyer, M. J. + Manning, P. T.. 1998. Objective 5B: Lower Tamar Valley Recreation and Land Management Iinitiative: Cultural Heritage Appraisal. Exeter Archaeology Report. 98.60. A4 Stapled + Digital. 39.
SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).

Associated Monuments

MDV7160Related to: Morwellham Quay (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 18 2010 3:18PM