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| HER Number: | MDV43367 |
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| Name: | Sandquay Shipyards |
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Summary
The former shipyards at Sandquay probably date from the 18th century, as a substantial part of the site is the result of late 18th century reclamation. Sandquay Terrace was built in the 19th century for shipyard workers.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 878 520 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX85SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Dartmouth |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TOWNSTAL |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX85SE/251
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SHIPYARD (XVIII to XX - 1701 AD to 2000 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1855-1895, First Edition 1:500 Town Map (Cartographic). SDV338879.
Map object based on this source.
Martin, M., 1980, Changes in the waterfront of Dartmouth 1000 to 1970, 129-36 (Article in Serial). SDV337580.
There were shipyards at Sandquay in Dartmouth circa 1795. Photos show vessels being built on slipways near the Higher Ferry and to the south of the Floating Bridge pub. A dock which was finally filled in circa 1960 was constructed at the north end of Phillips Yard.
Collings, A. G., 2001, Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Dartmouth Sewage Treatment Scheme, 5-6 (Report - Assessment). SDV336229.
By the end of the 18th century the shipyards extended to over 2 hectares. Sandquay Terrace was built in 19th century for shipyard workers.
Exeter Archaeology, 2002, Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Development at Dart Marina, Dartmouth, Devon, 5; figure 7 (Report - Assessment). SDV344566.
A substantal part of the site is the result of late 18th century reclamation, most of the infill having been derived from the adjacent rock, where the change of slope and exposed bedrock provides evidence of terracing. Some of the infil may contain 18th century rubbish, particularly broken pottery, with possibly some fragments from vessels originating in southern Europe. The existing waterfront may date from the late 18th century, and consists of dressed local stone with little evidence of patching.
White, B., 2008, War and the Home Front: Devon in the First World War, 1914-1918, 305 (Post-Graduate Thesis). SDV356177.
After the First World War the decline of the Dartmouth dockyards led to a growing reliance on soup kitchens and charities.
Ordnance Survey, 2013, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV350786.
Map object based on this source.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336229 | Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G.. 2001. Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Dartmouth Sewage Treatment Scheme. Exeter Archaeology Report. 01.72. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5-6. |
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| SDV337580 | Article in Serial: Martin, M.. 1980. Changes in the waterfront of Dartmouth 1000 to 1970. The Mariner's Mirror. 66. Unknown. 129-36. |
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| SDV338879 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1855-1895. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. Map (Digital). |
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| SDV344566 | Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2002. Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Development at Dart Marina, Dartmouth, Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 02.28. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5; figure 7. |
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| SDV350786 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2013. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. |
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| SDV356177 | Post-Graduate Thesis: White, B.. 2008. War and the Home Front: Devon in the First World War, 1914-1918. McMaster University. Digital. 305. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV77151 | Parent of: Blacksmiths' Shop at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77160 | Parent of: Boat Building Shed at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77144 | Parent of: Dry Dock at Sandquay Dockyard (Monument) |
| MDV77161 | Parent of: Foreman's Office at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77147 | Parent of: Foundry at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77145 | Parent of: General Stores at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77154 | Parent of: Machine Shop at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77150 | Parent of: Mould Loft at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV53850 | Parent of: Naval Dockyard at Dartmouth (Monument) |
| MDV77155 | Parent of: Paint Shop at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77152 | Parent of: Platers' Shop at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77148 | Parent of: Possible Site of Newcomen Engine at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77149 | Parent of: Riggers' Store and Loft at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77156 | Parent of: Scotch Derrick Crane at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77158 | Parent of: Two Cranes at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77159 | Parent of: Two Open-sided Structures at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV77146 | Parent of: Yard Watchman's House at Sandquay (Monument) |
| MDV43362 | Related to: Shipyards north of Mayor's Avenue, Dartmouth (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4680 - Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Development at Dart Marina, Dartmouth, Devon
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 7 2014 9:46AM |
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