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HER Number:MDV71268
Name:Wheal Maria, Adit

Summary

Adit at shown on 1867 map as part Wheal Maria mine which was part of Devon Great Consols

Location

Grid Reference:SX 415 743
Map Sheet:SX47SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGulworthy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Buck, C., 2002, Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment, 44+Fig 8 (Report - Assessment). SDV241758.

The 1867 map shows this adit although it is not shown on later maps. The adit with a 14m long lobby was found to be open with water issuing from it. A spoilheap 10m x 7m x c2.5m high was located to the southwest. Other details: Site 6.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV241758Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2002. Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall Archaeological Unit Report. 2002R069. Digital + A4. 44+Fig 8.
Linked documents:1

Associated Monuments

MDV3862Part of: Devon Great Consolidated Mine, Gulworthy (Monument)
MDV42207Part of: Devon Great Consols, Wheal Maria (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV1184 - Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment

Date Last Edited:May 4 2006 9:20PM