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| HER Number: | MDV56633 |
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| Name: | Wheelpit at Whitsam Down Mine |
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Summary
Buildings shown on late 19th century map, said to be the location of a waterwheel associated with drainage of Whitsam Mine.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 437 663 |
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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/540/2
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WHEEL PIT (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.
Location of a waterwheel, which was possibly used to pump a shaft south of the stream. Other details: Map.
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) |
| MDV56632 | Related to: Engine House at Whitsam Down Mine (Monument) |
| MDV76073 | Related to: Leat near Lockridge and Whitsam Down Mines (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 3 2009 9:49AM |
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