See important
guidance on the use of this record.
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
| HER Number: | MDV77796 |
|---|
| Name: | Leaching Launders at Gawton Mine |
|---|
Summary
Timber launders, which were used in the main spoil heap in the early 20th century.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 451 687 |
|---|
| Map Sheet: | SX46NE |
|---|
| Admin Area | Devon |
|---|
| Civil Parish | Gulworthy |
|---|
| District | West Devon |
|---|
| Ecclesiastical Parish | TAVISTOCK |
|---|
Protected Status
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- LAUNDER (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))
Full description
Buck, C., 2006, Gawton Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 45 (Report - Assessment). SDV344672.
There is evidence for timber launders in the main spoil heap where, after the closure of the mine in 1902, water was passed through the spoil heaps to create a solution high in copper salts which when passed over iron metal, formed copper precipitates. Other details: Figure 36, site 40.2.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV344672 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2006. Gawton Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R023. A4 Stapled + Digital. 45. |
| |
| | |
Associated Monuments
| MDV5490 | Part of: Gawton Mine, West Devon (Monument) |
| MDV77794 | Related to: Waste Tip West of Buddles, Gawton Mine (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4746 - Archaeological Assessment of Gawton Mine, Devon
- EDV4747 - Field Survey of Gawton Mine
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 9 2010 9:07AM |
|---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.