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| HER Number: | MDV72826 |
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| Name: | Wheal Russell Mine, Openwork |
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Summary
Small area of possibly 19th century excavation to find a lode
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 436 709 |
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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
- EXTRACTIVE PIT (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Buck, C., 2005, Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 36 (Report - Assessment). SDV336659.
The survey in 2005 found a small area of possibly 19th century excavation into the rock face (Site 36) which was 1.2 meters long x 1.9 meters high x 1.9 meters deep. The work appeared to be an attempt to find an ore bearing lode.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336659 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2005. Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R0004. A4 Stapled + Digital. 36. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV22886 | Part of: Wheal Russell Mine, Gulworthy (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4040 - Wheal Russell Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 18 2006 1:58PM |
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