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| HER Number: | MDV71499 |
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| Name: | BUILDING in the Parish of Gulworthy |
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Summary
Building shown on 19C maps probably provide storage for hanging game birds
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 432 735 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX47SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Gulworthy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TAVISTOCK |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BUILDING (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Buck, C., 2002, Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment, 168, Figs 21,38 (Report - Assessment). SDV241758.
Building shown on the 1867 & labelled 'Tank' by the OS. According to the owner of Hawkmoor House to the south the feature was constructed to provide storage for pheasant, grouse & fowl. The survey in 2002 found the structure mostly built underground with the east & west walls open above ground level. Iron hooks & straps were set in the roof & walls. The structure was 5m long x 1.7m wide x 2.32m high with a low stone-lined platform 3.25m long x 2m wide on the northern side. Other details: Site 244.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV241758 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2002. Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall Archaeological Unit Report. 2002R069. Digital + A4. 168, Figs 21,38. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV1776 - Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 30 2015 5:07PM |
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