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| HER Number: | MDV71535 |
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| Name: | Wheal Emma, Reservoir |
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Summary
19C reservoir pond at Wheal Emma mine which was part of Devon Great Consols
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 441 737 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX47SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Gulworthy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TAVISTOCK |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- RESERVOIR (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Buck, C., 2002, Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment, 187 Figs 22,38 (Report - Assessment). SDV241758.
Reservoir pond shown on 19C maps at Wheal Emma mine which appears to have provided water for the steam pumping engine at Thomas's Shaft (see PRN 56093) & helped to fill other ponds at Wheal Emma via an aqueduct. The survey in 2002 found the pond extant with 1.2m high banks. A 3m wide opening had been cut into the western corner. Other details: Site 285.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV241758 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2002. Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall Archaeological Unit Report. 2002R069. Digital + A4. 187 Figs 22,38. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV3862 | Part of: Devon Great Consolidated Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
| MDV3878 | Part of: Devon Great Consols, Wheal Emma (Monument) |
| MDV56093 | Related to: Wheal Emma, Thomas' Shaft & Engine House (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV1913 - Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment
| Date Last Edited: | May 4 2006 9:22PM |
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