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HER Number:MDV71540
Name:Wheal Emma, Tramways

Summary

Area of short sections of tramway at Wheal Emma mine which was part of Devon Great Consols

Location

Grid Reference:SX 439 737
Map Sheet:SX47SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGulworthy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Buck, C., 2002, Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment, 193-4 Figs 22,38 (Report - Assessment). SDV241758.

Area of short sections of tramway shown on OS 1884 map from SX44027372 to SX43947368 to the west of the primary dressing floors at Wheal Emma mine. The survey in 2002 found no clear evidence of the tramways apart from some spoil tips. Other details: Site 300.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV241758Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2002. Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall Archaeological Unit Report. 2002R069. Digital + A4. 193-4 Figs 22,38.
Linked documents:1

Associated Monuments

MDV3862Part of: Devon Great Consolidated Mine, Gulworthy (Monument)
MDV3878Part of: Devon Great Consols, Wheal Emma (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV1918 - Devon Great Consols: Archaeological Assessment

Date Last Edited:May 4 2006 9:22PM