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| HER Number: | MDV79947 |
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| Name: | Shafts at West Crebor Mine, Gulworthy |
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Summary
Shaft marked on the 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map. One of the surviving shaft dumps now serves as a dump for old cars.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 450 719 |
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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
- SHINE: West Crebor Mine. Site of 19th century mine buildings and mine shaft to west of Stubberlands
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- MINE SHAFT (XIX to XX - 1801 AD to 2000 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Shaft marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map, at northern end of complex at West Crebor Mine
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
The 1904-1906 25 inch Ordnance Survey map shows the area of spoil to have increased.
Newman, P., 2011, Mining in the Tavy Valley, West Devon. An Assessment of Archaeological Potential (Report - Assessment). SDV347105.
The 1884 25 inch Ordnance Survey map shows that the copper mine at West Crebor had three shafts, the westernmost served by an engine house with chimney. Two large shaft dumps survive, one of which is now serving as a dump for old cars.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV325644 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #106749 ] |
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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. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV12637 | Part of: West Crebor Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
| MDV79948 | Related to: Chimney at West Crebor Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
| MDV79945 | Related to: Engine House at West Crebor Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | May 13 2011 10:07AM |
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