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| HER Number: | MDV79940 |
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| Name: | Wheelpit on east bank of River Tavy, Whitchurch |
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Summary
Wheelpit shown on east bank of River Tavy on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map. The pit formerly contained a wheel powered hoisting and pumping machinery at William and Charlotte Mine.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 466 702 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX47SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Whitchurch |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WHITCHURCH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WHEEL PIT (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Not applicable))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Roofless structures depicted on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map on east bank of River Tavy.
Newman, P., 2011, Mining in the Tavy Valley, West Devon. An Assessment of Archaeological Potential, 42, 60, Fig 8 (Report - Assessment). SDV347105.
A wheelpit on the east bank of the Tavy is shown on a map of William and Mary Mine dated 1867 together with a footbridge across the river to give access to the waterwheel area. The wheel is considered to have powered all hoisting and pumping machinery at William and Mary Mine. An additional roofless structure is shown ot the south which is also probably associated with the mine. Other details: No. 37.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #106742 ] |
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| SDV347105 | Report - Assessment: Newman, P.. 2011. Mining in the Tavy Valley, West Devon. An Assessment of Archaeological Potential. SW Landscape Investigations Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 42, 60, Fig 8. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV79970 | Related to: Leat through Point Wood, Whitchurch (Monument) |
| MDV22889 | Related to: William and Mary Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | May 13 2011 2:39PM |
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