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HER Number:MDV80236
Name:Possible Mine Building, Morwellham

Summary

Building possibly associated with nearby shafts, shown on late 19th century Ordnance Survey map.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 443 697
Map Sheet:SX46NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGulworthy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BUILDING (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Building shown on field boundary to north of shaft.


Passmore, A. J., 2008, Rapid Archaeological Assessment of Proposed New Visitor Facilities at Morwellham Quay, Devon, 1 (Report - Assessment). SDV347407.

A building, almost certainly an engine house for winding or pumping, depicted on 19th century Ordnance Survey maps situated in field adjacent to mine shafts.


Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV346129Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2011. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #107037 ]
SDV347407Report - Assessment: Passmore, A. J.. 2008. Rapid Archaeological Assessment of Proposed New Visitor Facilities at Morwellham Quay, Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 1.

Associated Monuments

MDV79792Related to: Former Shaft West of Morwellham (Monument)
MDV67385Related to: SHAFT in the Parish of Gulworthy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 30 2011 1:34PM