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HER Number:MDV78235
Name:Possible Flues at Tamar Lead Smelting Works

Summary

Possible location of two underground flues at the north-east end of the Tamar lead smelting works.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 433 650
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

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

Full description

Buck, C., 2008, Weir Quay Smelters, Devon: Impact and Conservation Assessment, 29 (Report - Assessment). SDV344723.

Possible location of two underground flues which went towards the north of the site and may have connected to the other flues from the furnaces for venting exhaust fumes, or possibly a water supply.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV344723Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2008. Weir Quay Smelters, Devon: Impact and Conservation Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2008R137. A4 Stapled + Digital. 29. [Mapped feature: #105132 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV5442Part 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:Jul 28 2011 12:52PM