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HER Number:MDV72794
Name:Wheal Russell Mine, North Lode Shaft

Summary

Site of 19th century North Lode Shaft at Wheal Russell Mine

Location

Grid Reference:SX 435 707
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

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

Full description

Buck, C., 2005, Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 28 (Report - Assessment). SDV336659.

Site of North Lode Shaft (Site 20) shown on an undated abandoned mine plan of Wheal Russell Mine. It was located on the flat rod route from the waterwheel (see PRN 72788) to Richards Shaft to the west. The survey in 2005 found no tace of the shaft but a shallow depression 2 meters square may indicate the location.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336659Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2005. Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R0004. A4 Stapled + Digital. 28.

Associated Monuments

MDV22886Part of: Wheal Russell Mine, Gulworthy (Monument)
MDV72797Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, Aqueduct & Leat (Monument)
MDV72788Related 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:Sep 18 2006 1:39PM