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| HER Number: | MDV77652 |
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| Name: | Horse Whim at Whim Shaft in Maddacleave Wood |
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Summary
Possible site of horse whim to the west of Whim Shaft, shown on mid 19th century Bedford Consols Mine map.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 456 691 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX46NE |
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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
- HORSE WHIM (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Buck, C., 2006, Gawton Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 29 (Report - Assessment). SDV344672.
The site of the horse whim appears to be on the west side of the shaft as shown on the 1867 Bedford Consols lode/shaft map. It is now a flattish area of ground about 5 metres from the shaft and approximately 7 metrres in diameter. Other details: Figures 5-6, 35, site 13.1.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV344672 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2006. Gawton Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R023. A4 Stapled + Digital. 29. [Mapped feature: #104581 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV22881 | Part of: Bedford Consols or Wheal Gawton Mine (Monument) |
| MDV77650 | Related to: Whim Shaft, Maddacleave Wood (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4746 - Archaeological Assessment of Gawton Mine, Devon
- EDV4747 - Field Survey of Gawton Mine
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 1 2010 3:35PM |
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