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| HER Number: | MDV77784 |
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| Name: | Possible Waterfall Building, Gawton Mine |
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Summary
Building possibly associated with an artificial 'waterfall' at Gawton Mine, created by taking water from the leat.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 454 689 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX46NE |
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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
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- MINE BUILDING (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
Full description
Dixon, T. + Matthews, A. + Pye A. R. + Slater, W. D., 1988, Gawton Mine and Arsenic Works. The Field Survey. 1988, 32 (Report - Survey). SDV222516.
Other details: Figure 19.
Buck, C., 2006, Gawton Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 35 (Report - Assessment). SDV344672.
Building associated with an artificial 'waterfall' created by taking water from the leat. A building is shown close to this site on the 1867 Bedford Estates map, however it may be associated with the incline tramway from Pearce's Shaft to the upper dressing floor. The map shows the leat going around and west of the building. This feature is relatively well preserved. Other details: Figure 36, site 23.
Clive Meaton, 2023, Gawton Mine, Devon- Costed and Prioritised Proposals for Capital Works for the Conservation and Management of Gawton Mine Scheduled Monument (Redacted Costs Version), 60 (Report - Survey). SDV366131.
The Waterfall Building is located on the lower Arsenic Flue (Site No 27) at the point at which it starts going up the hill, and presumably enabled leat water to flow over the flue. It was recommended in 2006 that trees and vegetation were removed from the exterior surface of the building to ensure long term preservation. Due to the challenging topography and ground covering vegetation the Waterfall Building was not visited or located. However, the landowner confirmed that its condition was unchanged since the 2006 survey, with no obvious structural failures or weaknesses. It is thought to be in good condition. Furthermore, it is a unique element of the Site, located on the lower Arsenic Flue. On this basis it is assessed to have high significance relative to other feature and structures on the Site. As in 2006, it is recommended that vegetation is cleared from the structure. Other details: Site No. 23.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV222516 | Report - Survey: Dixon, T. + Matthews, A. + Pye A. R. + Slater, W. D.. 1988. Gawton Mine and Arsenic Works. The Field Survey. 1988. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 89.02. A4 Stapled + Digital. 32. |
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| SDV344672 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2006. Gawton Mine, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R023. A4 Stapled + Digital. 35. |
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| SDV366131 | Report - Survey: Clive Meaton. 2023. Gawton Mine, Devon- Costed and Prioritised Proposals for Capital Works for the Conservation and Management of Gawton Mine Scheduled Monument (Redacted Costs Version). Cotswold Archaeology. CR1194_1. Digital. 60. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV5490 | Part of: Gawton Mine, West Devon (Monument) |
| MDV77697 | Related to: Leat Through Maddacleave Wood (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4746 - Archaeological Assessment of Gawton Mine, Devon
- EDV4747 - Field Survey of Gawton Mine
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 17 2024 3:33PM |
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