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| HER Number: | MDV78241 |
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| Name: | Brick Arch at Tamar Lead Smelting Works |
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Summary
Brick arch at south-west end of smelting works, possibly supporting an aerial tramway to take coke to the furnaces.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 432 650 |
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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
- ARCH (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Buck, C., 2008, Weir Quay Smelters, Devon: Impact and Conservation Assessment, 30 (Report - Assessment). SDV344723.
An extant brick arch, 4.3 metres high and spanning a length of approximately 6 metres, which appears to support a roof or wall above, perhaps for an aerial tamway for coke fed into the furnaces, and to provide wide, open access into the interior. Other details: Figures 17, 22, site 58.
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. 30. |
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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: | Jul 28 2011 12:50PM |
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