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HER Number: | MDV72775 |
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Name: | Wheal Russell Mine, Magazine & Detonator Store |
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Summary
Site of 19th century magazine & detonator store at Wheal Russell Mine
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 438 708 |
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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
- MAGAZINE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Buck, C., 2005, Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 25 (Report - Assessment). SDV336659.
Site of a 'Magazine' (Site 14) shown on 19th century maps at Wheal Russell Mine. The survey in 2005 found a building 9 meters long x 3.6 meters wide with the side walls up to 2.5 meters high. A central doorway at the north end had a missing lintel & the roof had collapsed. A small stone building on the west side of the 'Magazine' (Site 14.1) was possibly a detonator store. Other details: Figs 8 & 15.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV336659 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2005. Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R0004. A4 Stapled + Digital. 25. |
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Associated Monuments
MDV22886 | Part of: Wheal Russell Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4040 - Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment
Date Last Edited: | Sep 18 2006 1:33PM |
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