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HER Number:MDV63856
Name:Possible building in the Walkham Valley

Summary

One of two level platforms recorded during survey work (1997-1999) that may represent a possible building. This lies to the east of the spoil heap associated with the lower adits and interestingly has a surrounding ditch.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 484 702
Map Sheet:SX47SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWhitchurch
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWHITCHURCH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX47SE/342/4

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PLATFORM (Constructed, XIX - 1847 AD to 1857 AD (Between))

Full description

Greeves, T. + Passmore, A., 1999, Report on the Recent Work in the Walkham Valley, 4-5 (Article in Serial). SDV347156.

One of two level platforms recorded during survey work (1997-1999) that may represent a possible building. This lies to the east of the spoil heap associated with the lower adits and interestingly has a surrounding ditch.


Newman, P., 2011, Mining in the Tavy Valley, West Devon. An Assessment of Archaeological Potential, 62 (Report - Assessment). SDV347105.

Other details: No. 54.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV347105Report - Assessment: Newman, P.. 2011. Mining in the Tavy Valley, West Devon. An Assessment of Archaeological Potential. SW Landscape Investigations Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 62.
SDV347156Article in Serial: Greeves, T. + Passmore, A.. 1999. Report on the Recent Work in the Walkham Valley. Dartmoor Tin Working Research Group Newsletter. 17. A4 Stapled. 4-5. [Mapped feature: #41038 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV4082Part of: Westdown Copper Mine, Whitchurch (Monument)
MDV63854Related to: Adits in the Walkham Valley (Monument)
MDV63693Related to: Ore Processing Site on West Down, Whitchurch (Monument)
MDV79966Related to: Shaft and Spoil Heap on West Down, Whitchurch (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7622 - Survey of the streamworking below Grenofen Bridge

Date Last Edited:Oct 16 2018 3:44PM