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HER Number:MDV69512
Name:INDUSTRIAL HOUSE in the Parish of Gulworthy

Summary

Remains of workers dormitories at Gawton Mine.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 450 688
Map Sheet:SX46NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGulworthy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX46NE/527/19

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DORMITORY (XIX - 1801 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))
  • WORKERS HOSTEL (XIX - 1801 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Buck, C., 2003, Gawton Mine, Devon, 10 (Report - Survey). SDV222530.

Three storeyed workers dormitories at Gawton Mine. The stone arched window lintels on the northern elevation of the eastern dormitory had collapsed in 2003 and the western dormitory window lintels were precarious. Management recommendations included rebuilidng the window arches and replacing rotten timber. Other details: Fig 5,11,12.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV222530Report - Survey: Buck, C.. 2003. Gawton Mine, Devon. Cornwall Archaeological Unit Report. 2003R086. A4 Stapled + Digital. 10.

Associated Monuments

MDV5490Part of: Gawton Mine, Bere Ferrers (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV9132 - Gawton Mine, Devon- Costed and Prioritised Proposals for Capital Works for the Conservation and Management of Gawton Mine Scheduled Monument

Date Last Edited:May 15 2025 5:53PM