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HER Number:MDV77989
Name:Reservoir Pond, Union Tin Smelting Works

Summary

Former reservoir pond at the east end of the smelting works, now overgrown.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 434 650
Map Sheet:SX46NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBere Ferrers
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBERE FERRERS

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Map object based on this Source.


Buck, C., 2008, Weir Quay Smelters, Devon: Impact and Conservation Assessment, 23 (Report - Assessment). SDV344723.

To the east of the buildings of the tin smelting works is the reservoir pond, outhouses and related leats. This area is possibly contemporary with the construction of the original lead smelter, as power provided by a water wheel would have been necessary for the main silver lead works, prior to the construction of the tin smelter. The area is very overgrown with trees and brambles, and is difficult to access. Other details: Figures 5, 22, site 1.


Ordnance Survey, 2010, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV344030.

Map object based on this Source.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV344030Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2010. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital).
SDV344723Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2008. Weir Quay Smelters, Devon: Impact and Conservation Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2008R137. A4 Stapled + Digital. 23.

Associated Monuments

MDV13882Part of: Weirquay, Union Tin Smelting Works (Building)
MDV77991Related to: Tank at Reservoir Pond, Union Smelting Works (Monument)
MDV77994Related to: Water Course at Reservoir Pond, Union Smelting Works (Monument)
MDV77992Related to: Watercourse at Reservoir Pond, Union Smelting Works (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4767 - Archaeological Assessment of Weir Quay Smelters
  • EDV4768 - Field Survey of Weir Quay Smelters, Devon

Date Last Edited:Jul 28 2010 3:33PM