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| HER Number: | MDV78680 |
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| Name: | Header Pond in Sheepridge Wood, George and Charlotte Mine |
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Summary
Header pond in Sheepridge Wood, shown on 19th century estate survey maps to north of wheel pit.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 451 700 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX47SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Gulworthy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TAVISTOCK |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- POND (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
Full description
Buck, C., 2010, George & Charlotte Mine, Morwell, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 27-28 (Report - Assessment). SDV345606.
This features is shown on both of the Bedford Estates 1867 survey maps, however it is not shown on any other archive maps. The header pond would have formed a reservoir of water from at least one, if not two small leats uphill, from the north and east. A sluice sited between the header pond and the water wheel inlet would have carefullly managed the water flow to achieve efficient rotation to power the flat rods at an efficient speed. On the survey maps the rectangular shaped header pond is sited above and next to the wheel pit. There is no obvious sign of this at ground level, although it would have been infilled with earth, stone and water. Other details: Figures 7-8, 18: site 3.
Buck, C., 2012, Morwell Wood Trail, Nr Morwellham, Devon: Impact Assessment
Nr Morwellham, Devon
Impact assessment, 26; Fig 9 (Report - Assessment). SDV361384.
The Header Pond functioned to provide a head of water for the waterwheel, which worked flat rods up the side of the valley to pump out shafts sunk on the lode. The header pond is visible, with an intact wall constructed at the south end of the valley slope. Water from an upslope stream still cascades through the pond site. The main impact of the proposed Morwell Trail on the header pond site will be one of footfall wear and tear. The overall impact of the proposed works on this feature can be defined as ‘Negligible positive’. The works will provide a safe access route and inform the site’s mining background to its visitors.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV345606 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2010. George & Charlotte Mine, Morwell, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2010R122. A4 Stapled + Digital. 27-28. |
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| SDV361384 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2012. Morwell Wood Trail, Nr Morwellham, Devon: Impact Assessment
Nr Morwellham, Devon
Impact assessment. Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service Report. 2012R064. Digital. 26; Fig 9. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV5467 | Part of: George and Charlotte Mine (Monument) |
| MDV78677 | Related to: Wheel Pit in Sheepridge Wood, George and Charlotte Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4945 - Archaeological Assessment of George & Charlotte Mine, Morwell, Devon
- EDV4946 - Field Survey of George & Charlotte Mine, Morwell, Devon
- EDV9109 - Impact Assessment: Proposed Morwell Wood Trail, Wheal Maria, Gulworthy
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 29 2024 12:40PM |
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