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| HER Number: | MDV72819 |
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| Name: | Impham Quay |
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Summary
Site of Impham Quay in use from the early 18th century until the late 19th century
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 439 705 |
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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
- QUAY (Post Medieval to XXI - 1540 AD to 2009 AD (Between))
Full description
Buck, C., 2005, Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 34-5 (Report - Assessment). SDV336659.
Impham Quay (Site 33) existed in 1712 & was used to export copper ore from the local mines. In 1714 the quay was occupied by a merchant called William Spry & accounts of 1723 confirm that Impham was used for copper storage & shipping. In 1752 a haulier was paid to transport 'fagots' to 'Impham Kee'. The quay remained in use for over 100 years when it was re-modelled to export granite from the Frementor Quarry which was brought to the quay via a horse drawn tramway (see PRN 70478) built in 1862 but had ceased operation by 1874. The Ordnance Survey map of 1884 shows the quay as being a marshy area. The survey in 2005 found the area overgrown but the substantial boulder quay wall probably built in 1862 was visible at low tide. Other details: Fig 2.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336659 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2005. Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R0004. A4 Stapled + Digital. 34-5. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV70478 | Related to: Frementor Quarry to Impham Quay, Horse Tramway Line (Monument) |
| MDV72820 | Related to: Impham Quay, Buildings (Monument) |
| MDV20815 | Related to: Impham Quay, Smelting House & Lime Kiln (Monument) |
| MDV22886 | Related to: Wheal Russell Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4040 - Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 6 2009 11:00AM |
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