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HER Number:MDV72995
Name:Railway Storage Hut

Summary

20th century storage hut on the west side of the former Bere Alston to Tavistock section of the railway

Location

Grid Reference:SX 469 697
Map Sheet:SX46NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGulworthy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK HAMLETS

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Smith, J. R., 2006, Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway: Archaeological Assessment, 23 (Report - Assessment). SDV336796.

Permanent Way hut (Site 26) on the west side of the former Bere Alston to Tavistock section of the railway used by railway track maintenance gangs for storage & shelter. The pre-cast concrete hut was probably introduced by Southern Railway in the 1930s. The hut was overgrown with the door missing in 2006 & the pre-cast chimney was lying on the ground close to the entrance. Other details: Figs 20 & 39.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336796Report - Assessment: Smith, J. R.. 2006. Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R006. A4 Stapled + Digital. 23.

Associated Monuments

MDV72928Part of: Tavistock to Bere Alston Railway (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4099 - Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway

Date Last Edited:Nov 22 2006 11:30AM