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| HER Number: | MDV72788 |
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| Name: | Wheal Russell Mine, Wheelpit & Flat Rod Cutting |
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Summary
19th century wheelpit with associated flat rod cutting & clearing at Wheal Russell Mine
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 437 708 |
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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
- WHEEL PIT (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Wheel pit & associated features shown on 19th century map.
Buck, C., 2005, Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 26 (Report - Assessment). SDV336659.
Wheelpit with associated flat rod cutting & clearing (Site 16) shown on 19th century maps. The survey in 2005 found the upper edge of of the infilled water wheel pit up to 10 meters long x 1.7 meters wide. On the south & north sides of the wheel pit were remnant walls c4 meters long x up to 2 meters high.The shallow cutting for the flat rod channel (Site 16.1) was visible to the west of the wheel pit up to 1 meter wide. A cleared area 9 meters long x 5 meters wide to the southwest of the wheel pit (Site 16.2) appeared to be the site of an old spoil mound. Other details: Figs 6 & 8.
Waterhouse, R., 2017, The Tavistock Canal. Its History and Archaeology, 231-234, Fig 7.19 (Monograph). SDV361789.
See publication for full details and plan.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV336659 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2005. Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R0004. A4 Stapled + Digital. 26. |
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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. 231-234, Fig 7.19. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV22886 | Part of: Wheal Russell Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
| MDV78667 | Related to: Flat Rods from Wheal Russell Mine to Stephen's Shaft (Monument) |
| MDV72772 | Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, Leats (Monument) |
| MDV72803 | Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, Matthews Shaft (Monument) |
| MDV72794 | Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, North Lode Shaft (Monument) |
| MDV72790 | Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, Pond (Monument) |
| MDV72796 | Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, Richard's Shaft (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4040 - Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 13 2018 11:59AM |
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