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HER Number:MDV43161
Name:Smelter and calciner, Wheal Betsy

Summary

Site of 1831 smelter and calcinerat Wheal Betsy, shown on early mine plans.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 509 811
Map Sheet:SX58SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMary Tavy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishMARY TAVY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX58SW/6/14

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • INDUSTRIAL BUILDING (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Pye, A. + Westcott, K., 1992, Archaeological survey of the pumping engine house at Wheal Betsy, Mary Tavy (Report - Survey). SDV253761.

Site of 1831 smelter and calciner shown on early mine plans. Other details: Figure 2.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV253761Report - Survey: Pye, A. + Westcott, K.. 1992. Archaeological survey of the pumping engine house at Wheal Betsy, Mary Tavy. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Field Investigation. 92.08. A4 Stapled + Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV3185Part of: Wheal Betsy Mine (Monument)
MDV41540Related to: Footway and Taylor's shaft, Wheal Betsy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 21 2011 10:46AM