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Summary

Possible site of disused mine shaft.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Structures, earthworks and below-ground mining features associated with Wheal Crebor Mine including a former canal and railway, east of Buctor Farm

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• MINE SHAFT (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Feature shown on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map in field to north-west of Shillamill Wood.

Newman, P., 2011, Mining in the Tavy Valley, West Devon. An Assessment of Archaeological Potential, 59 (Report - Assessment). SDV347105.

Probable disused capped shaft depicted on first edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey map in field to the south of Wheal Crebor. Tump visible on Google Earth. Other details: No. 32.

Buck, C., 2015, Buctor Farm, Tavistock (Report - Assessment). SDV359746.

This study was commissioned by the landowner on behalf of Natural England as part of a Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Agreement Scheme and produced by Cornwall Archaeological Unit, Cornwall Council.

Background
Refer to background shaft comments given in Site 8.


Survey
There is no evidence of any shaft or shaft subsidence.
Significance
Medium
The medium significance for this site relates to the possibility of it siting an old shaft.

Recommendations
Thought should be given to locating and fencing a possible shaft and providing a shaft warning marker.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7058 - Archaeological Management Plan, Buctor Farm, Tavistock (Ref: 2015R055)

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