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| HER Number: | MDV56632 |
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| Name: | Engine House at Whitsam Down Mine |
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Summary
Early 19th century engine house at Whitsam Down Mine, in vicinity of chimney marked on late 19th century map.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 438 662 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX46NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Bere Ferrers |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BERE FERRERS |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX46NW/540/1
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ENGINE HOUSE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Claughton, P., 13/09/1995, Diversion of Public Footpath in the Vicinity of Medieval Silver Workings, Whitsam Down, Bere Ferrers. (Correspondence). SDV343875.
By circa 1809 there was already a pumping engine installed on the northern part of the site, and an engine appears to have remained on the site throughout the 19th century. The chimney is marked on the Ordnance Survey 25 inch first edition map, but the exact site of the engine shaft is not determined, but could be of considerable depth.
Dyer, M. J. + Manning, P. T., 1998, Objective 5B: Lower Tamar Valley Recreation and Land Management Iinitiative: Cultural Heritage Appraisal, 49 (Report - non-specific). SDV319814.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV319814 | Report - 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. 49. |
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| SDV343875 | Correspondence: Claughton, P.. 13/09/1995. Diversion of Public Footpath in the Vicinity of Medieval Silver Workings, Whitsam Down, Bere Ferrers.. Letter and Map. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV41530 | Part of: Whitsam Down Mine (Monument) |
| MDV72856 | Related to: Chimney at Whitsam Down Mine (Park/Garden) |
| MDV56633 | Related to: Wheelpit at Whitsam Down Mine (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 3 2009 9:38AM |
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