MSO12509 - Post-medieval tailrace at Wheal Eliza (Monument)
Summary
A 19th Century tailrace located to the east of the wheel pit (MSO12500).
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
To the east of the wheel pit (MSO12500) at Wheal Eliza mine (MSO6802) Burrow's plan shows a 19th Century tailrace for the wheel as two linear earthworks which continue for an unknown distance. [1-4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. Webster, C., April 1998.
- <2> SSO819 Unassigned: Burrow. 19.7.1979. site visit records.
- <3> SSO858 Article in serial: Burrow, I., Minnitt, S. + Murless, B.. 1980. Somerset Archaeology 1979. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 124. 136 (Measured Plan).
- <4> SSO406 Survey: SCC HBC 3.14.2.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35711
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7852 3808 (76m by 28m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Oct 23 2013 4:23PM
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