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Summary

Possible balance bob pit to south-west of Middle Adit entrance, observed during field survey at George and Charlotte Mine.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• BOB SETTING (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Buck, C., 2010, George & Charlotte Mine, Morwell, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 28-29 (Report - Assessment). SDV345606.

Next to a low retaining wall south-west of the adit portal is a masonry feature that resembles a balance bob pit, now infilled with silt from the adit water and leaves etc. This is approximately 5 metres long, 2 metres wide and 0.4 metres above ground level (on the south side). There is likely to have been a need for a flat rod power source within the adit, perhaps for winding, pumping, or a fan or bellows. A slight rounded cut out masonry feature close to the north side of the adit portal has been interpreted as a mechanical fan or bellows feature, which would have pumped air into the adit via a long trunking fixed to the wall. Other details: Figure 18, site 5.2.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4945 - Archaeological Assessment of George & Charlotte Mine, Morwell, Devon
• EDV4946 - Field Survey of George & Charlotte Mine, Morwell, Devon

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