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: | MDV78219 |
|---|
| Name: | Water Tank at Tamar Lead Smelting Works |
|---|
Summary
A header water tank built into the south-eastern corner of the lead smelting works, with an intact wrought iron water valve next to its west side.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 433 650 |
|---|
| Map Sheet: | SX46NW |
|---|
| Admin Area | Devon |
|---|
| Civil Parish | Bere Ferrers |
|---|
| District | West Devon |
|---|
| Ecclesiastical Parish | BERE FERRERS |
|---|
Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WATER TANK (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Buck, C., 2008, Weir Quay Smelters, Devon: Impact and Conservation Assessment, 28 (Report - Assessment). SDV344723.
A header water tank (concrete lined) has been built into the south-eastern corner of Fern Cottage, adjacent to the perimeter road wall and entrance. This was 2.0 metres wide, 3.3 metres long and 1.2 metres deep, with an intact wrought iron water valve next to its west side. Other details: Figures 17, 22, site 42.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV344723 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2008. Weir Quay Smelters, Devon: Impact and Conservation Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2008R137. A4 Stapled + Digital. 28. [Mapped feature: #105120 ] |
| |
| | |
Associated Monuments
| MDV5442 | Part of: Tamar Smelting Works, Weirquay, Bere Ferrers (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: | Aug 31 2010 2:56PM |
|---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.