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HER Number:MDV116112
Name:Canal Sluice Spillway, Buctor Farm, Tavistock

Summary

Canal sluice spillway, Buctor Farm, Tavistock

Location

Grid Reference:SX 464 724
Map Sheet:SX47SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGulworthy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK

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

  • CANAL SLUICE (XIX to XXI - 1880 AD to 2015 AD (Between))

Full description

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.

Canal sluice/spillway supplied the required amount of water from the canal via a sluice set in the side of the canal to feed onto the water wheel. It can be seen through the vegetation from the canal bank.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV359746Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2015. Buctor Farm, Tavistock. Cornwall Archaeological Unit. 2015R055. Digital. [Mapped feature: #3376 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

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

Date Last Edited:May 9 2019 5:49PM