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| HER Number: | MDV72806 |
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| Name: | Brickworks at Wheal Russell Mine, Gulworthy |
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Summary
Site of brickworks to the east of Wheal Russell Mine; one of two short-lived (1860-1874) enterprises operated by a mineral speculator Dr Thomas Wagstaffe, from London, and orange bricks stamped 'WAGSTAFFE' in their frogs can still be found on site.WAGSTAFFE' in their frogs can still be found on site.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 438 706 |
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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
- SHINE: Upstanding remains of 19th century brickworks at Russell United Mine
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BRICKWORKS (Constructed, XIX - 1860 AD to 1874 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Site of an irregular shaped group of adjoining buildings shown on 19th century map.
Buck, C., 2005, Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 34 (Report - Assessment). SDV336659.
During the construction of the quarry railway line (see PRN 70478) an extensive field of brick clay was discovered upstream from Impham Quay and a brickworks was set up with an office, some cottages and some stables (Site 32). The granite quarry was soon abandoned but some brick production continued until 1874. The survey in 2005 found walls of the building up to 4 metres high with the gable ends up to 5.5 metres high. The clay quarry (Site 32.1) was to the northwest at SX43787069 and was probably infilled when the company ceased to operate in 1874 Other details: Figs 6 & 19.
Waterhouse, R., 2017, The Tavistock Canal. Its History and Archaeology, 283-4, fig 8.54 (Monograph). SDV361789.
Waterhouse gives a plan of Impham Brickworks at Wheal Russell, active between 1860-1874. This was one of two short-lived enterprises operated by a mineral speculator Dr Thomas Wagstaffe, from London, and orange bricks stamped 'WAGSTAFFE' in their frogs can still be found on site.
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. 34. |
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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. 283-4, fig 8.54. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV70478 | Related to: Frementor Quarry to Impham Quay, Horse Tramway Line (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4040 - Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 10 2019 1:05PM |
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