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| HER Number: | MDV78234 |
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| Name: | Cobbled Yard at Tamar Lead Smelting Works, Bere Ferrers |
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Summary
Remains of cobbled yard at north-east end of Tamar lead smelting works.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 433 650 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX46NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Bere Ferrers |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BERE FERRERS |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- YARD (Built, XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Claughton, P. F., 1998, A Brief History of the Tamar Smelting Works (Un-published). SDV240080.
The yard (B) was laid with granite setts, large sections of which survive (as at 1996). Used for ore, fuel and lead storage.
Buck, C., 2008, Weir Quay Smelters, Devon: Impact and Conservation Assessment, 29 (Report - Assessment). SDV344723.
The yard area in front of the converted garage is cobbled, the owner having reset the cobbles and added two circular brick designs. Other details: Figures 17, 22, site 49.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV240080 | Un-published: Claughton, P. F.. 1998. A Brief History of the Tamar Smelting Works. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV344723 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2008. Weir Quay Smelters, Devon: Impact and Conservation Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2008R137. A4 Stapled + Digital. 29. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV5442 | Part of: Tamar Smelting Works, Weirquay, Bere Ferrers (Monument) |
| MDV78242 | Related to: Cobbled Yard at Tamar Lead Smelting Works, 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: | Nov 22 2018 3:58PM |
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