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| HER Number: | MDV72772 |
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| Name: | Wheal Russell Mine, Leats |
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Summary
Site of several 19th century leats at Wheal Russell Mine, mostly developed post 1840, when Wheal Russell was retried.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 437 709 |
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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
- LEAT (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Buck, C., 2005, Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 24 (Report - Assessment). SDV336659.
Several leat sections shown on 19th century maps running from the Bedford Leat (see PRN 22884) supplying water to wheels & ponds at Wheal Russell Mine (see PRN 22886). One leat (Site 11) ran from SX4374570823 to SX4363870786, another (Site 11.1) ran from SX4383871034 to SX 4378570779. The third leat (Site 11.2) ran from SX4384771096 to 4363770793. The survey in 2005 found the leats were 0.7 meters wide at the base with a down slope bank 0.7 meters wide. Other details: Figs 5-7.
Waterhouse, R., 2017, The Tavistock Canal. Its History and Archaeology, 231-34, Figs 6.38, 7.19 (Monograph). SDV361789.
The Wheal Russell Leat sub-system, c.1821-c.1890
Sub-system of leats fed by the Wheal Tamar Leat (MDV124301), largely developed after c.1840, when Wheal Russell was retried. Three large water engines were served by the system (MDV72798, MDV72788 and MDV72771). See publication for full details and plan.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336659 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2005. Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R0004. A4 Stapled + Digital. 24. |
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| SDV361789 | Monograph: Waterhouse, R.. 2017. The Tavistock Canal. Its History and Archaeology. The Tavistock Canal. Its History and Archaeology. Paperback Volume. 231-34, Figs 6.38, 7.19. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV22886 | Part of: Wheal Russell Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
| MDV22886 | Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
| MDV22884 | Related to: Bedford United Mine, Leat (Monument) |
| MDV124301 | Related to: The Wheal Tamar Leat (Monument) |
| MDV22886 | Part of: Wheal Russell Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
| MDV22886 | Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
| MDV72790 | Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, Pond (Monument) |
| MDV72802 | Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, Smithy & Leat (Monument) |
| MDV72788 | Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, Wheelpit & Flat Rod Cutting (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4040 - Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 13 2018 11:55AM |
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