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HER Number:MDV43169
Name:Wheel Pit, Wheal Betsy Mine

Summary

Possible location of the North Engine Wheel.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 509 814
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/6/22

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • WHEEL PIT (Constructed, XIX - 1831 AD (Between) to 1831 AD (Between))

Full description

Pye, A. + Westcott, K., 1992, Archaeological survey of the pumping engine-house at Wheal Betsy, Mary Tavy, Fig 2, feature 4 (Report - Survey). SDV253761.

Possible site of wheelpit for 1831 North Engine Wheel. Replaced by another to the north of Job's Shaft, and filled in.

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. Fig 2, feature 4.

Associated Monuments

MDV3185Part of: Wheal Betsy Mine (Monument)
MDV41536Related to: Wheal Betsy Engine House (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 6 2022 3:12PM