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HER Number:MDV43878
Name:Granite Steps, Tavistock Canal

Summary

Remains of granite steps leading down to water level near the bridge on Canal Road, probably continued along the front of the warehouse to the south-west.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 480 741
Map Sheet:SX47SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishTavistock
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX47SE/147/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • STEPS (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J., 1991, Archaeological Assessment of Four Areas of Land Adjoining the River Tavy and Plymouth Road, Tavistock, 9; figure 2; plate 8 (Report - Assessment). SDV256444.

Near the canal bridge are the remains of granite steps, leading down to water level, which probably continued along the front of warehouse.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV256444Report - Assessment: Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J.. 1991. Archaeological Assessment of Four Areas of Land Adjoining the River Tavy and Plymouth Road, Tavistock. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 91.33. A4 Stapled + Digital. 9; figure 2; plate 8.

Associated Monuments

MDV4067Related to: Tavistock Canal, Northern Section (Monument)
MDV23074Related to: Warehouse, Canal Wharf, Tavistock (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 23 2018 11:49AM