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| HER Number: | MDV78242 |
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| Name: | Cobbled Yard at Tamar Lead Smelting Works, Bere Ferrers |
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Summary
Cobbled yard and main thoroughfare through lead smelting works survives intact.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 433 649 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX46SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Bere Ferrers |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BERE FERRERS |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- YARD (Built, XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Claughton, P. F., 1998, A Brief History of the Tamar Smelting Works (Un-published). SDV240080.
The yard (B) was laid with granite setts, large sections of which survive (as at 19960. The yard was used for ore, fuel and lead storage.
Buck, C., 2008, Weir Quay Smelters, Devon: Impact and Conservation Assessment, 29-30, 45 (Report - Assessment). SDV344723.
Cobbled yard and main thoroughfare through the smelting works site survives intact, and there is potential for underground flues. Other details: Figures 7, 17, 20, 22, site 60.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV240080 | Un-published: Claughton, P. F.. 1998. A Brief History of the Tamar Smelting Works. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV344723 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2008. Weir Quay Smelters, Devon: Impact and Conservation Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2008R137. A4 Stapled + Digital. 29-30, 45. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV5442 | Part of: Tamar Smelting Works, Weirquay, Bere Ferrers (Monument) |
| MDV78234 | Related to: Cobbled Yard at Tamar Lead Smelting Works, Bere Ferrers (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4767 - Archaeological Assessment of Weir Quay Smelters
- EDV4768 - Field Survey of Weir Quay Smelters, Devon
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 22 2018 3:58PM |
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