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| HER Number: | MDV73000 |
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| Name: | Shillamill Tunnel North Portal |
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Summary
19th century arch at the north end of Shillamill Tunnel over the former Bere Alston to Tavistock section of the railway
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 464 711 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX47SE |
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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 HAMLETS |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ARCH (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Smith, J. R., 2006, Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway: Archaeological Assessment, 26 (Report - Assessment). SDV336796.
Shillamill Tunnel 669 north portal (Site 35) of roughly coursed rusticated ashlar masonry with granite voussoirs to the arch. The first section of the tunnel is brick-lined. On the west side of the portal is a retaining wing wall against the cutting with a false arch. Other details: Figs 27 & 39.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336796 | Report - Assessment: Smith, J. R.. 2006. Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R006. A4 Stapled + Digital. 26. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV72928 | Part of: Tavistock to Bere Alston Railway (Monument) |
| MDV72999 | Related to: Shillamill Tunnel & South Portal (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4099 - Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 22 2006 2:55PM |
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