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HER Number:MDV79954
Name:Earthworks on east bank of River Tavy, Whitchurch

Summary

Several earthworks are shown on the 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map. They are probably features associated with Devon and Courtenay Mine.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 466 715
Map Sheet:SX47SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishWhitchurch
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWHITCHURCH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • EARTHWORK (Unknown date)

Full description

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

Three earthworks shown 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, 60 (Report - Assessment). SDV347105.

Earthworks depicted on first edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey map are probably features associated with Devon and Courtenay Mine. Other details: No. 33-35.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #106757 ]
SDV347105Report - Assessment: Newman, P.. 2011. Mining in the Tavy Valley, West Devon. An Assessment of Archaeological Potential. SW Landscape Investigations Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 60.

Associated Monuments

MDV4073Related to: Devon and Courtenay Mine, Whitchurch (Monument)
MDV129281Related to: Extractive pits within Birch Wood, Whitchurch (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 8 2021 9:35AM