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HER Number:MDV78706
Name:Processed Waste Dumps, George and Charlotte Mine

Summary

Mine waste dumps, shown on 19th century estate maps and early Ordnance Survey maps, to north-east and south west of Whim Shaft.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 452 698
Map Sheet:SX46NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGulworthy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • SPOIL HEAP (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.


Buck, C., 2010, George & Charlotte Mine, Morwell, Devon: Archaeological Assessment, 35 (Report - Assessment). SDV345606.

The mine waste dumps are shown on the 19th century estate maps and early Ordnance Survey maps in two main areas. Downslope of Middle Adit for the material brought out of the upper working, and west of the lower dressing floor. Material would have been brought up Whim Shaft, then separated and processed on the dressing floor. Other details: Figures 7-10, 18: site 17.1.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV345606Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2010. George & Charlotte Mine, Morwell, Devon: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2010R122. A4 Stapled + Digital. 35.

Associated Monuments

MDV5467Part of: George and Charlotte Mine (Monument)
MDV78703Related to: Lower Dressing Floor, George and Charlotte Mine (Monument)
MDV78705Related to: Whim Shaft, George and Charlotte Mine (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4945 - Archaeological Assessment of George & Charlotte Mine, Morwell, Devon
  • EDV4946 - Field Survey of George & Charlotte Mine, Morwell, Devon

Date Last Edited:Nov 10 2010 8:29AM